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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.90, 1,043.57 and 603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.90, 1,043.57 and 603.68 is: 907.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.90 : 1,043.57 = 603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.90/1,043.57 = 603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.90x = 1,043.57 × 603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.90x = 629,978.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,978.63/693.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.88

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