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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.79, 1,047.38 and 374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.79, 1,047.38 and 374.39 is: 561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.79 : 1,047.38 = 374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.79/1,047.38 = 374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.79x = 1,047.38 × 374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.79x = 392,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,121.49/698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.14

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