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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.96, 1,036.80 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.96, 1,036.80 and 590.49 is: 883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.96 : 1,036.80 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.96/1,036.80 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.96x = 1,036.80 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.96x = 612,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,220.03/692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.49

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