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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 962 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/962 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 962 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 583,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,664.64/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.14

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