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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.79, 963.99 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.79, 963.99 and 542.46 is: 748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.79 : 963.99 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.79/963.99 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.79x = 963.99 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.79x = 522,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,926.02/698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.33

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