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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.34, 957.48 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.34, 957.48 and 601.04 is: 828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.34 : 957.48 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.34/957.48 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.34x = 957.48 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.34x = 575,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,483.78/694.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.82

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