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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 970.34 and 598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 970.34 and 598.51 is: 826.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 970.34 = 598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/970.34 = 598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 970.34 × 598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 580,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,752.78/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.90

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