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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.98, 963.84 and 594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.98, 963.84 and 594.42 is: 819.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.98 : 963.84 = 594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.98/963.84 = 594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.98x = 963.84 × 594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.98x = 572,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,925.77/698.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.66

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