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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.39, 1,046.26 and 583.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.39, 1,046.26 and 583.57 is: 874.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.39 : 1,046.26 = 583.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.39/1,046.26 = 583.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.39x = 1,046.26 × 583.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.39x = 610,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,565.86/698.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.25

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