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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.19, 1,033.29 and 588.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.19, 1,033.29 and 588.78 is: 878.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.19 : 1,033.29 = 588.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.19/1,033.29 = 588.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.19x = 1,033.29 × 588.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.19x = 608,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,380.49/692.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.92

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