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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.39, 952.67 and 598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.39, 952.67 and 598.84 is: 823.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.39 : 952.67 = 598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.39/952.67 = 598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.39x = 952.67 × 598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.39x = 570,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,496.02/692.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.95

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