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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.66, 1,053.27 and 600.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.66, 1,053.27 and 600.22 is: 898.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.66 : 1,053.27 = 600.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.66/1,053.27 = 600.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.66x = 1,053.27 × 600.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.66x = 632,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,193.72/703.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.44

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