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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.31, 963.03 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.31, 963.03 and 605.01 is: 834.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.31 : 963.03 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.31/963.03 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.31x = 963.03 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.31x = 582,642.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,642.78/698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.36

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