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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.70, 961.37 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.70, 961.37 and 605.16 is: 832.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.70 : 961.37 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.70/961.37 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.70x = 961.37 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.70x = 581,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,782.67/698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.66

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