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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.96, 964.76 and 560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.96, 964.76 and 560.04 is: 773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.96 : 964.76 = 560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.96/964.76 = 560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.96x = 964.76 × 560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.96x = 540,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,304.19/698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.01

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