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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.31, 962.52 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.31, 962.52 and 614.88 is: 847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.31 : 962.52 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.31/962.52 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.31x = 962.52 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.31x = 591,834.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,834.30/698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.52

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