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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.86, 960.49 and 598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.86, 960.49 and 598.50 is: 823.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.86 : 960.49 = 598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.86/960.49 = 598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.86x = 960.49 × 598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.86x = 574,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,853.27/697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.74

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