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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.14, 1,048.14 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.14, 1,048.14 and 596.08 is: 894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.14 : 1,048.14 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.14/1,048.14 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.14x = 1,048.14 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.14x = 624,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,775.29/698.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.91

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