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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.50, 1,045.92 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.50, 1,045.92 and 588.52 is: 881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.50 : 1,045.92 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.50/1,045.92 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.50x = 1,045.92 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.50x = 615,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,544.84/698.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.24

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