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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.34, 1,040.97 and 602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.34, 1,040.97 and 602.50 is: 901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.34 : 1,040.97 = 602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.34/1,040.97 = 602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.34x = 1,040.97 × 602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.34x = 627,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,184.43/695.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.98

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