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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.51, 1,042.63 and 598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.51, 1,042.63 and 598.10 is: 895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.51 : 1,042.63 = 598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.51/1,042.63 = 598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.51x = 1,042.63 × 598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.51x = 623,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,590.29/696.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.31

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