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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.26, 964.32 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.26, 964.32 and 604.56 is: 834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.26 : 964.32 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.26/964.32 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.26x = 964.32 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.26x = 582,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,981.45/698.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.91

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