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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.92, 1,047.83 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.92, 1,047.83 and 333.88 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.92 : 1,047.83 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.92/1,047.83 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.92x = 1,047.83 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.92x = 349,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,849.48/698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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