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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.92, 961.08 and 602.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.92, 961.08 and 602.21 is: 831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.92 : 961.08 = 602.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.92/961.08 = 602.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.92x = 961.08 × 602.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.92x = 578,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,771.99/695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.67

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