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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.01, 1,044.59 and 534.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.01, 1,044.59 and 534.39 is: 799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.01 : 1,044.59 = 534.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.01/1,044.59 = 534.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.01x = 1,044.59 × 534.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.01x = 558,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,215.78/698.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.72

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