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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 1,046.22 and 600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 1,046.22 and 600.72 is: 901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 1,046.22 = 600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/1,046.22 = 600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 1,046.22 × 600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 628,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,485.28/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.29

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