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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.61, 1,035.77 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.61, 1,035.77 and 592.08 is: 889.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.61 : 1,035.77 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.61/1,035.77 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.61x = 1,035.77 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.61x = 613,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,255.74/689.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.28

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