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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.29, 964.35 and 609.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.29, 964.35 and 609.81 is: 843.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.29 : 964.35 = 609.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.29/964.35 = 609.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.29x = 964.35 × 609.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.29x = 588,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,070.27/697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.37

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