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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.86, 1,046.67 and 674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.86, 1,046.67 and 674.56 is: 1,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.86 : 1,046.67 = 674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.86/1,046.67 = 674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.86x = 1,046.67 × 674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.86x = 706,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,041.72/698.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.28

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