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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.02, 969.98 and 609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.02, 969.98 and 609.62 is: 841.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.02 : 969.98 = 609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.02/969.98 = 609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.02x = 969.98 × 609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.02x = 591,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,319.21/703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.11

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