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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.27, 1,033.36 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.27, 1,033.36 and 592.08 is: 886.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.27 : 1,033.36 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.27/1,033.36 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.27x = 1,033.36 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.27x = 611,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,835.15/690.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.37

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