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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.46, 954.12 and 599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.46, 954.12 and 599.90 is: 825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.46 : 954.12 = 599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.46/954.12 = 599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.46x = 954.12 × 599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.46x = 572,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,376.59/693.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.39

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