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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.51, 960.78 and 613.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.51, 960.78 and 613.82 is: 846.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.51 : 960.78 = 613.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.51/960.78 = 613.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.51x = 960.78 × 613.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.51x = 589,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,741.18/696.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.71

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