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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.95, 965.24 and 633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.95, 965.24 and 633.34 is: 874.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.95 : 965.24 = 633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.95/965.24 = 633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.95x = 965.24 × 633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.95x = 611,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,325.10/698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.63

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