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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 1,046.88 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.88, 1,046.88 and 570.24 is: 854.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 1,046.88 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/1,046.88 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 1,046.88 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 596,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,972.85/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.19

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