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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.01, 1,037.39 and 594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.01, 1,037.39 and 594.60 is: 890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.01 : 1,037.39 = 594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.01/1,037.39 = 594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.01x = 1,037.39 × 594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.01x = 616,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,832.09/693.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.08

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