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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.12, 963.02 and 615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.12, 963.02 and 615.44 is: 848.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.12 : 963.02 = 615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.12/963.02 = 615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.12x = 963.02 × 615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.12x = 592,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,681.03/698.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.97

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