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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.82, 964.08 and 502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.82, 964.08 and 502.53 is: 693.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.82 : 964.08 = 502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.82/964.08 = 502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.82x = 964.08 × 502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.82x = 484,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,479.12/698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.28

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