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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.74, 962.22 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.74, 962.22 and 625.04 is: 860.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.74 : 962.22 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.74/962.22 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.74x = 962.22 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.74x = 601,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,425.99/698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.73

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