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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.95, 1,047.69 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.95, 1,047.69 and 236.57 is: 354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.95 : 1,047.69 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.95/1,047.69 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.95x = 1,047.69 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.95x = 247,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,852.02/698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.61

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