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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.81, 1,048.12 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.81, 1,048.12 and 236.57 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.81 : 1,048.12 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.81/1,048.12 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.81x = 1,048.12 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.81x = 247,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,947.92/698.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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