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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 1,033.05 and 597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 1,033.05 and 597.58 is: 896.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 1,033.05 = 597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/1,033.05 = 597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 1,033.05 × 597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 617,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,329.68/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.37

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