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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.45, 950 and 596.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.45, 950 and 596.89 is: 821.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.45 : 950 = 596.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.45/950 = 596.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.45x = 950 × 596.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.45x = 567,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,045.50/690.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.27

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