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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 963.63 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 963.63 and 600.12 is: 829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 963.63 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/963.63 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 963.63 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 578,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,293.64/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.31

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