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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.21, 964.47 and 559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.21, 964.47 and 559.32 is: 772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.21 : 964.47 = 559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.21/964.47 = 559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.21x = 964.47 × 559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.21x = 539,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,447.36/698.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.62

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