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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.05, 1,036.04 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.05, 1,036.04 and 593.52 is: 889.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.05 : 1,036.04 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.05/1,036.04 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.05x = 1,036.04 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.05x = 614,907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,907.49/691.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.82

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