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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 964.62 and 589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 964.62 and 589.08 is: 813.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 964.62 = 589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/964.62 = 589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 964.62 × 589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 568,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,238.35/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.49

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