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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.99, 1,049.01 and 563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.99, 1,049.01 and 563.66 is: 845.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.99 : 1,049.01 = 563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.99/1,049.01 = 563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.99x = 1,049.01 × 563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.99x = 591,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,284.98/698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.91

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