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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.57, 961.83 and 593.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.57, 961.83 and 593.45 is: 817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.57 : 961.83 = 593.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.57/961.83 = 593.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.57x = 961.83 × 593.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.57x = 570,798.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,798.01/698.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.09

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