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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.25, 961.82 and 614.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.25, 961.82 and 614.57 is: 847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.25 : 961.82 = 614.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.25/961.82 = 614.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.25x = 961.82 × 614.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.25x = 591,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,100.14/697.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.76

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