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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.81, 1,048.55 and 494.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.81, 1,048.55 and 494.69 is: 742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.81 : 1,048.55 = 494.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.81/1,048.55 = 494.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.81x = 1,048.55 × 494.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.81x = 518,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,699.48/698.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.27

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