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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,047.64 and 351.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,047.64 and 351.67 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,047.64 = 351.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,047.64 = 351.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,047.64 × 351.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 368,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,423.56/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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