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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 1,032.15 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 1,032.15 and 600.12 is: 896.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 1,032.15 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/1,032.15 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 1,032.15 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 619,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,413.86/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.14

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