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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.41, 955.94 and 615.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.41, 955.94 and 615.97 is: 845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.41 : 955.94 = 615.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.41/955.94 = 615.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.41x = 955.94 × 615.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.41x = 588,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,824.89/696.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.51

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