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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.85, 1,047.69 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.85, 1,047.69 and 333.54 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.85 : 1,047.69 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.85/1,047.69 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.85x = 1,047.69 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.85x = 349,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,446.52/698.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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