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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,048.96 and 546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,048.96 and 546.40 is: 820.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,048.96 = 546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,048.96 = 546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,048.96 × 546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 573,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,151.74/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.15

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