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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.70, 959.99 and 604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.70, 959.99 and 604.16 is: 831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.70 : 959.99 = 604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.70/959.99 = 604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.70x = 959.99 × 604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.70x = 579,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,987.56/697.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.29

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