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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 1,038.33 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 1,038.33 and 600.48 is: 901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 1,038.33 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/1,038.33 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 1,038.33 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 623,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,496.40/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.11

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