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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.84, 955.99 and 601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.84, 955.99 and 601.29 is: 827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.84 : 955.99 = 601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.84/955.99 = 601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.84x = 955.99 × 601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.84x = 574,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,827.23/694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.28

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