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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.90, 1,035.14 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.90, 1,035.14 and 599.01 is: 897.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.90 : 1,035.14 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.90/1,035.14 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.90x = 1,035.14 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.90x = 620,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,056.22/690.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.46

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