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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.40, 1,047.60 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.40, 1,047.60 and 590.40 is: 885.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.40 : 1,047.60 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.40/1,047.60 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.40x = 1,047.60 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.40x = 618,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,503.04/698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.60

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