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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 1,046.70 and 525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 1,046.70 and 525.42 is: 786.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 1,046.70 = 525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/1,046.70 = 525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 1,046.70 × 525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 549,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,957.11/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.84

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