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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.74, 959.46 and 623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.74, 959.46 and 623.03 is: 857.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.74 : 959.46 = 623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.74/959.46 = 623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.74x = 959.46 × 623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.74x = 597,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,772.36/696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.96

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