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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 965.77 and 607.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 965.77 and 607.03 is: 835.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 965.77 = 607.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/965.77 = 607.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 965.77 × 607.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 586,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,247.43/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.59

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