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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.46, 968.90 and 609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.46, 968.90 and 609.04 is: 840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.46 : 968.90 = 609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.46/968.90 = 609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.46x = 968.90 × 609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.46x = 590,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,098.86/702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.05

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