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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 1,051.10 and 589.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 1,051.10 and 589.56 is: 886.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 1,051.10 = 589.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/1,051.10 = 589.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 1,051.10 × 589.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 619,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,687.99/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.65

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