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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.92, 1,048.37 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.92, 1,048.37 and 185.92 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.92 : 1,048.37 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.92/1,048.37 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.92x = 1,048.37 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.92x = 194,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,909.40/698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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