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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.90, 961.62 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.90, 961.62 and 605.34 is: 832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.90 : 961.62 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.90/961.62 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.90x = 961.62 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.90x = 582,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,107.05/698.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.89

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