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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.15, 1,034.78 and 589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.15, 1,034.78 and 589.33 is: 879.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.15 : 1,034.78 = 589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.15/1,034.78 = 589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.15x = 1,034.78 × 589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.15x = 609,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,826.90/693.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.79

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