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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.90, 1,036.65 and 595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.90, 1,036.65 and 595.90 is: 892.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.90 : 1,036.65 = 595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.90/1,036.65 = 595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.90x = 1,036.65 × 595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.90x = 617,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,739.74/691.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.82

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