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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.88, 1,051.42 and 602.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.88, 1,051.42 and 602.68 is: 905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.88 : 1,051.42 = 602.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.88/1,051.42 = 602.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.88x = 1,051.42 × 602.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.88x = 633,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,669.81/699.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.40

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