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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.25, 1,053.95 and 600.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.25, 1,053.95 and 600.19 is: 900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.25 : 1,053.95 = 600.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.25/1,053.95 = 600.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.25x = 1,053.95 × 600.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.25x = 632,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,570.25/702.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.78

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