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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.82, 962.34 and 604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.82, 962.34 and 604.52 is: 833.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.82 : 962.34 = 604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.82/962.34 = 604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.82x = 962.34 × 604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.82x = 581,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,753.78/697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.67

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