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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 1,041.34 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 1,041.34 and 602.48 is: 904.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 1,041.34 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/1,041.34 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 1,041.34 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 627,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,386.52/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.12

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