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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.46, 1,039.67 and 601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.46, 1,039.67 and 601.63 is: 900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.46 : 1,039.67 = 601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.46/1,039.67 = 601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.46x = 1,039.67 × 601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.46x = 625,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,488.46/694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.68

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