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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.12, 963 and 584.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.12, 963 and 584.27 is: 805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.12 : 963 = 584.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.12/963 = 584.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.12x = 963 × 584.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.12x = 562,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,652.01/698.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.95

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