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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.70, 962.01 and 593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.70, 962.01 and 593.58 is: 817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.70 : 962.01 = 593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.70/962.01 = 593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.70x = 962.01 × 593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.70x = 571,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,029.90/698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.27

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