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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 963.81 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 963.81 and 499.92 is: 689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 963.81 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/963.81 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 963.81 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 481,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,827.90/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.40

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