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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699, 1,043.84 and 601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699, 1,043.84 and 601.80 is: 898.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699 : 1,043.84 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699/1,043.84 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699x = 1,043.84 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699x = 628,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,182.91/699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.69

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