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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 963 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.28, 963 and 540.96 is: 746.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.28 : 963 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.28/963 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.28x = 963 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.28x = 520,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,944.48/698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.04

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