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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.94, 960.69 and 615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.94, 960.69 and 615.26 is: 846.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.94 : 960.69 = 615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.94/960.69 = 615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.94x = 960.69 × 615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.94x = 591,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,074.13/697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.88

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