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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 964.44 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 964.44 and 582.12 is: 803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 964.44 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/964.44 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 964.44 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 561,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,419.81/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.45

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