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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.74, 960.91 and 602.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.74, 960.91 and 602.34 is: 831.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.74 : 960.91 = 602.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.74/960.91 = 602.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.74x = 960.91 × 602.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.74x = 578,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,792.81/695.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.91

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