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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.70, 1,031.41 and 599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.70, 1,031.41 and 599.62 is: 895.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.70 : 1,031.41 = 599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.70/1,031.41 = 599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.70x = 1,031.41 × 599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.70x = 618,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,454.06/690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.40

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