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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.66, 963.21 and 580.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.66, 963.21 and 580.21 is: 799.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.66 : 963.21 = 580.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.66/963.21 = 580.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.66x = 963.21 × 580.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.66x = 558,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,864.07/698.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.91

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