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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.31, 964.41 and 606.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.31, 964.41 and 606.01 is: 835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.31 : 964.41 = 606.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.31/964.41 = 606.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.31x = 964.41 × 606.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.31x = 584,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,442.10/699.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.74

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