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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.87, 1,048.16 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.87, 1,048.16 and 334.10 is: 501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.87 : 1,048.16 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.87/1,048.16 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.87x = 1,048.16 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.87x = 350,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,185.85/698.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.08

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