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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 960.24 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 960.24 and 604.36 is: 831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 960.24 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/960.24 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 960.24 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 580,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,330.65/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.51

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