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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.24, 1,038.96 and 600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.24, 1,038.96 and 600.36 is: 899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.24 : 1,038.96 = 600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.24/1,038.96 = 600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.24x = 1,038.96 × 600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.24x = 623,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,750.03/693.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.76

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