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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.99, 1,046.44 and 601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.99, 1,046.44 and 601.63 is: 901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.99 : 1,046.44 = 601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.99/1,046.44 = 601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.99x = 1,046.44 × 601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.99x = 629,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,569.70/697.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.98

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