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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.40, 963.84 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.40, 963.84 and 387.84 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.40 : 963.84 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.40/963.84 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.40x = 963.84 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.40x = 373,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,815.71/698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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