Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.82, 1,048.23 and 242.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 698.82, 1,048.23 and 242.50 is: 363.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698.82 : 1,048.23 = 242.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698.82/1,048.23 = 242.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698.82x = 1,048.23 × 242.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698.82x = 254,195.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,195.78/698.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363.75
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