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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.58, 969.70 and 615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.58, 969.70 and 615.10 is: 848.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.58 : 969.70 = 615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.58/969.70 = 615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.58x = 969.70 × 615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.58x = 596,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,462.47/702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.96

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