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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.40, 960.93 and 604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.40, 960.93 and 604.86 is: 832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.40 : 960.93 = 604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.40/960.93 = 604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.40x = 960.93 × 604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.40x = 581,228.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,228.12/698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.23

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