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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.58, 1,033.20 and 596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.58, 1,033.20 and 596.52 is: 893.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.58 : 1,033.20 = 596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.58/1,033.20 = 596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.58x = 1,033.20 × 596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.58x = 616,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,324.46/689.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.77

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