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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.92, 1,048.84 and 607.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.92, 1,048.84 and 607.48 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.92 : 1,048.84 = 607.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.92/1,048.84 = 607.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.92x = 1,048.84 × 607.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.92x = 637,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,149.32/698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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