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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.78, 1,048.14 and 185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.78, 1,048.14 and 185.78 is: 278.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.78 : 1,048.14 = 185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.78/1,048.14 = 185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.78x = 1,048.14 × 185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.78x = 194,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,723.45/698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.66

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