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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.30, 962.73 and 580.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.30, 962.73 and 580.37 is: 800.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.30 : 962.73 = 580.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.30/962.73 = 580.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.30x = 962.73 × 580.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.30x = 558,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,739.61/698.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.15

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