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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 969.41 and 620.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 969.41 and 620.15 is: 855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 969.41 = 620.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/969.41 = 620.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 969.41 × 620.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 601,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,171.66/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.20

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