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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.59, 964.02 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.59, 964.02 and 399.84 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.59 : 964.02 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.59/964.02 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.59x = 964.02 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.59x = 385,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,454.81/698.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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