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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 967.14 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 967.14 and 608.04 is: 838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 967.14 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/967.14 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 967.14 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 588,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,059.81/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.48

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