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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 967.14 and 608.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 967.14 and 608.03 is: 836.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 967.14 = 608.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/967.14 = 608.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 967.14 × 608.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 588,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,050.13/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.96

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