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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.99, 1,044.94 and 600.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.99, 1,044.94 and 600.63 is: 900.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.99 : 1,044.94 = 600.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.99/1,044.94 = 600.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.99x = 1,044.94 × 600.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.99x = 627,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,618.64/696.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.47

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