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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 1,048.32 and 493.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.88, 1,048.32 and 493.35 is: 740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 1,048.32 = 493.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/1,048.32 = 493.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 1,048.32 × 493.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 517,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,188.67/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.03

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