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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 962.46 and 568.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 962.46 and 568.50 is: 783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 962.46 = 568.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/962.46 = 568.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 962.46 × 568.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 547,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,158.51/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.18

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