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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 963.66 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 963.66 and 559.26 is: 771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 963.66 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/963.66 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 963.66 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 538,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,936.49/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.08

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