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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 962.96 and 587.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 962.96 and 587.48 is: 810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 962.96 = 587.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/962.96 = 587.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 962.96 × 587.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 565,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,711.99/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.43

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