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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.80, 1,048.04 and 664.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.80, 1,048.04 and 664.10 is: 996.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.80 : 1,048.04 = 664.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.80/1,048.04 = 664.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.80x = 1,048.04 × 664.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.80x = 696,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,003.36/698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.00

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