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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.81, 1,049.24 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.81, 1,049.24 and 391.26 is: 587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.81 : 1,049.24 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.81/1,049.24 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.81x = 1,049.24 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.81x = 410,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,525.64/698.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.46

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