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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 1,037.52 and 596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 1,037.52 and 596 is: 893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 1,037.52 = 596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/1,037.52 = 596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 1,037.52 × 596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 618,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,361.92/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.59

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