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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.79, 1,047.45 and 351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.79, 1,047.45 and 351.63 is: 527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.79 : 1,047.45 = 351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.79/1,047.45 = 351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.79x = 1,047.45 × 351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.79x = 368,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,314.84/698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.08

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