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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.94, 965.43 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.94, 965.43 and 606.52 is: 836.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.94 : 965.43 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.94/965.43 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.94x = 965.43 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.94x = 585,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,551.98/699.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.57

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