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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.87, 1,048.52 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.87, 1,048.52 and 282.40 is: 423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.87 : 1,048.52 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.87/1,048.52 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.87x = 1,048.52 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.87x = 296,102.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,102.05/698.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.69

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