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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 1,048.14 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 1,048.14 and 582.66 is: 873.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 1,048.14 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/1,048.14 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 1,048.14 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 610,709.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,709.25/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.99

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