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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.96, 962.19 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.96, 962.19 and 623.10 is: 860.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.96 : 962.19 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.96/962.19 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.96x = 962.19 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.96x = 599,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,540.59/696.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.22

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