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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 1,048.41 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 1,048.41 and 185.94 is: 278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 1,048.41 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/1,048.41 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 1,048.41 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 194,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,940.43/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.91

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