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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 1,047.90 and 589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 1,047.90 and 589.88 is: 884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 1,047.90 = 589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/1,047.90 = 589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 1,047.90 × 589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 618,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,140.08/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.92

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