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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.80, 1,049.33 and 606.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.80, 1,049.33 and 606.59 is: 913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.80 : 1,049.33 = 606.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.80/1,049.33 = 606.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.80x = 1,049.33 × 606.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.80x = 636,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,511.58/696.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.47

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