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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.88, 1,048.42 and 600.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.88, 1,048.42 and 600.68 is: 902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.88 : 1,048.42 = 600.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.88/1,048.42 = 600.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.88x = 1,048.42 × 600.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.88x = 629,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,764.93/697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.40

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