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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 1,042.92 and 561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 1,042.92 and 561.60 is: 838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 1,042.92 = 561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/1,042.92 = 561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 1,042.92 × 561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 585,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,703.87/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.80

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