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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.97, 963.24 and 502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.97, 963.24 and 502.14 is: 691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.97 : 963.24 = 502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.97/963.24 = 502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.97x = 963.24 × 502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.97x = 483,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,681.33/698.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.99

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