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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 962.61 and 689.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 962.61 and 689.85 is: 945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 962.61 = 689.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/962.61 = 689.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 962.61 × 689.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 664,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,056.51/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.79

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