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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.44, 962.96 and 607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.44, 962.96 and 607.38 is: 836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.44 : 962.96 = 607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.44/962.96 = 607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.44x = 962.96 × 607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.44x = 584,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,882.64/699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.22

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