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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.79, 960.91 and 602.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.79, 960.91 and 602.09 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.79 : 960.91 = 602.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.79/960.91 = 602.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.79x = 960.91 × 602.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.79x = 578,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,547.99/695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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