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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.91, 956.88 and 594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.91, 956.88 and 594.09 is: 820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.91 : 956.88 = 594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.91/956.88 = 594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.91x = 956.88 × 594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.91x = 568,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,472.84/692.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.41

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