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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.95, 1,047.34 and 373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.95, 1,047.34 and 373.33 is: 559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.95 : 1,047.34 = 373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.95/1,047.34 = 373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.95x = 1,047.34 × 373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.95x = 391,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,003.44/698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.42

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