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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.32, 1,046.05 and 560.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.32, 1,046.05 and 560.62 is: 839.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.32 : 1,046.05 = 560.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.32/1,046.05 = 560.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.32x = 1,046.05 × 560.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.32x = 586,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,436.55/698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.78

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