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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.82, 1,047.96 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.82, 1,047.96 and 333.52 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.82 : 1,047.96 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.82/1,047.96 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.82x = 1,047.96 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.82x = 349,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,515.62/698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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