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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,049.26 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,049.26 and 439.92 is: 660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,049.26 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,049.26 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,049.26 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 461,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,590.46/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.51

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