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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.29, 960.82 and 604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.29, 960.82 and 604.73 is: 832.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.29 : 960.82 = 604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.29/960.82 = 604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.29x = 960.82 × 604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.29x = 581,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,037.57/698.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.09

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