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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,048.13 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,048.13 and 352.09 is: 528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,048.13 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,048.13 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,048.13 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 369,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,031.71/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.07

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