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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.20, 1,036.62 and 603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.20, 1,036.62 and 603.12 is: 900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.20 : 1,036.62 = 603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.20/1,036.62 = 603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.20x = 1,036.62 × 603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.20x = 625,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,206.25/694.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.61

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