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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.99, 1,037.43 and 588.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.99, 1,037.43 and 588.93 is: 884.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.99 : 1,037.43 = 588.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.99/1,037.43 = 588.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.99x = 1,037.43 × 588.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.99x = 610,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,973.65/690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.20

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