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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.93, 1,047.94 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.93, 1,047.94 and 583.20 is: 874.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.93 : 1,047.94 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.93/1,047.94 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.93x = 1,047.94 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.93x = 611,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,157.15/698.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.42

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