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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.79, 964.61 and 624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.79, 964.61 and 624.98 is: 862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.79 : 964.61 = 624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.79/964.61 = 624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.79x = 964.61 × 624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.79x = 602,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,863.59/698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.72

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