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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.86, 1,049.10 and 660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.86, 1,049.10 and 660.52 is: 991.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.86 : 1,049.10 = 660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.86/1,049.10 = 660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.86x = 1,049.10 × 660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.86x = 692,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,951.53/698.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.55

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