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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.14, 956.74 and 600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.14, 956.74 and 600.88 is: 829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.14 : 956.74 = 600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.14/956.74 = 600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.14x = 956.74 × 600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.14x = 574,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,885.93/693.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.39

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