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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.60, 1,036.44 and 594.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.60, 1,036.44 and 594.21 is: 891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.60 : 1,036.44 = 594.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.60/1,036.44 = 594.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.60x = 1,036.44 × 594.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.60x = 615,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,863.01/690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.78

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