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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 1,038.57 and 600.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 1,038.57 and 600.45 is: 901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 1,038.57 = 600.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/1,038.57 = 600.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 1,038.57 × 600.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 623,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,609.36/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.20

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