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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.17, 1,049.36 and 601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.17, 1,049.36 and 601.97 is: 903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.17 : 1,049.36 = 601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.17/1,049.36 = 601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.17x = 1,049.36 × 601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.17x = 631,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,674.98/699.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.47

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