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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 1,049.52 and 668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.88, 1,049.52 and 668.10 is: 1,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 1,049.52 = 668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/1,049.52 = 668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 1,049.52 × 668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 701,184.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,184.31/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.30

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