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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.95, 1,047.20 and 373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.95, 1,047.20 and 373.73 is: 559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.95 : 1,047.20 = 373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.95/1,047.20 = 373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.95x = 1,047.20 × 373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.95x = 391,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,370.06/698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.94

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