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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.96, 1,047.16 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.96, 1,047.16 and 493.24 is: 738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.96 : 1,047.16 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.96/1,047.16 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.96x = 1,047.16 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.96x = 516,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,501.20/698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.96

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