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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.92, 1,045.82 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.92, 1,045.82 and 605.48 is: 908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.92 : 1,045.82 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.92/1,045.82 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.92x = 1,045.82 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.92x = 633,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,223.09/696.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.60

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