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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.62, 1,037.38 and 603.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.62, 1,037.38 and 603.71 is: 902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.62 : 1,037.38 = 603.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.62/1,037.38 = 603.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.62x = 1,037.38 × 603.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.62x = 626,276.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,276.68/693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.91

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