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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.86, 1,040.91 and 595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.86, 1,040.91 and 595.66 is: 894.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.86 : 1,040.91 = 595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.86/1,040.91 = 595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.86x = 1,040.91 × 595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.86x = 620,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,028.45/692.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.88

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