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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 1,049.02 and 482.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 1,049.02 and 482.67 is: 724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 1,049.02 = 482.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/1,049.02 = 482.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 1,049.02 × 482.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 506,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,329.28/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.42

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