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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.20, 968.46 and 617.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.20, 968.46 and 617.99 is: 852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.20 : 968.46 = 617.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.20/968.46 = 617.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.20x = 968.46 × 617.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.20x = 598,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,498.60/702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.32

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