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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 964.28 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 964.28 and 559.08 is: 772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 964.28 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/964.28 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 964.28 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 539,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,109.66/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.32

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