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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.62, 1,035.89 and 602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.62, 1,035.89 and 602.71 is: 901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.62 : 1,035.89 = 602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.62/1,035.89 = 602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.62x = 1,035.89 × 602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.62x = 624,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,337.92/692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.42

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