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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.92, 962.46 and 603.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.92, 962.46 and 603.21 is: 833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.92 : 962.46 = 603.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.92/962.46 = 603.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.92x = 962.46 × 603.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.92x = 580,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,565.50/696.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.05

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