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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.58, 1,046.40 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.58, 1,046.40 and 560.88 is: 840.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.58 : 1,046.40 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.58/1,046.40 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.58x = 1,046.40 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.58x = 586,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,904.83/698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.14

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