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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.82, 1,046.87 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.82, 1,046.87 and 373.74 is: 559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.82 : 1,046.87 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.82/1,046.87 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.82x = 1,046.87 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.82x = 391,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,251.96/698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.88

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