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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 966.96 and 608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 966.96 and 608.88 is: 838.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 966.96 = 608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/966.96 = 608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 966.96 × 608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 588,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,762.60/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.41

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