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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.60, 961.23 and 649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.60, 961.23 and 649 is: 894.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.60 : 961.23 = 649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.60/961.23 = 649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.60x = 961.23 × 649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.60x = 623,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,838.27/697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.26

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