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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.55, 963.93 and 399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.55, 963.93 and 399.82 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.55 : 963.93 = 399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.55/963.93 = 399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.55x = 963.93 × 399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.55x = 385,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,398.49/698.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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