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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 1,047.72 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 1,047.72 and 373.95 is: 560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 1,047.72 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/1,047.72 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 1,047.72 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 391,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,794.89/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.58

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