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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.86, 1,048.46 and 493.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.86, 1,048.46 and 493.83 is: 740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.86 : 1,048.46 = 493.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.86/1,048.46 = 493.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.86x = 1,048.46 × 493.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.86x = 517,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,758.53/698.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.86

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