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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 960.21 and 605.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 960.21 and 605.37 is: 833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 960.21 = 605.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/960.21 = 605.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 960.21 × 605.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 581,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,282.33/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.45

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