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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 1,047.04 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 1,047.04 and 575.92 is: 863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 1,047.04 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/1,047.04 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 1,047.04 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 603,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,011.28/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.86

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