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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.44, 962.74 and 558.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.44, 962.74 and 558.11 is: 769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.44 : 962.74 = 558.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.44/962.74 = 558.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.44x = 962.74 × 558.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.44x = 537,312.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,312.03/698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.31

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