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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 1,048.68 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 1,048.68 and 493.02 is: 739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 1,048.68 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/1,048.68 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 1,048.68 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 517,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,020.21/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.72

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