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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.07, 1,045.68 and 560.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.07, 1,045.68 and 560.37 is: 839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.07 : 1,045.68 = 560.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.07/1,045.68 = 560.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.07x = 1,045.68 × 560.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.07x = 585,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,967.70/698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.41

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