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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.25, 962.99 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.25, 962.99 and 603.84 is: 833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.25 : 962.99 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.25/962.99 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.25x = 962.99 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.25x = 581,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,488.86/697.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.98

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