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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.69, 962.88 and 501.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.69, 962.88 and 501.86 is: 691.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.69 : 962.88 = 501.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.69/962.88 = 501.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.69x = 962.88 × 501.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.69x = 483,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,230.96/698.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.62

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