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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.64, 1,038.42 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.64, 1,038.42 and 590.58 is: 885.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.64 : 1,038.42 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.64/1,038.42 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.64x = 1,038.42 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.64x = 613,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,270.08/692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.41

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