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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.34, 963 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.34, 963 and 605.04 is: 834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.34 : 963 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.34/963 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.34x = 963 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.34x = 582,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,653.52/698.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.34

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