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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.02, 1,039.08 and 589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.02, 1,039.08 and 589.52 is: 883.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.02 : 1,039.08 = 589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.02/1,039.08 = 589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.02x = 1,039.08 × 589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.02x = 612,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,558.44/693.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.90

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