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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.57, 1,046.43 and 560.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.57, 1,046.43 and 560.87 is: 840.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.57 : 1,046.43 = 560.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.57/1,046.43 = 560.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.57x = 1,046.43 × 560.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.57x = 586,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,905.96/698.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.16

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