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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.23, 954.59 and 599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.23, 954.59 and 599.81 is: 825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.23 : 954.59 = 599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.23/954.59 = 599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.23x = 954.59 × 599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.23x = 572,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,564.86/693.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.94

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