Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 962 and 606.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 698.88, 962 and 606.72 is: 835.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698.88 : 962 = 606.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698.88/962 = 606.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698.88x = 962 × 606.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698.88x = 583,664.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,664.64/698.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835.14
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