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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.93, 1,043.59 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.93, 1,043.59 and 617.02 is: 926.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.93 : 1,043.59 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.93/1,043.59 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.93x = 1,043.59 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.93x = 643,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,916.29/694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.59

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