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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.46, 963.99 and 581.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.46, 963.99 and 581.98 is: 803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.46 : 963.99 = 581.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.46/963.99 = 581.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.46x = 963.99 × 581.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.46x = 561,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,022.90/698.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.23

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