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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 967.55 and 609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 967.55 and 609.07 is: 838.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 967.55 = 609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/967.55 = 609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 967.55 × 609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 589,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,302.03/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.41

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