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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 1,053.60 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 1,053.60 and 600.24 is: 898.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 1,053.60 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/1,053.60 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 1,053.60 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 632,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,412.86/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.93

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