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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.76, 1,492.48 and 698.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.76, 1,492.48 and 698.58 is: 1,048.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.76 : 1,492.48 = 698.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.76/1,492.48 = 698.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.76x = 1,492.48 × 698.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.76x = 1,042,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,616.68/994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.11

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