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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.28, 1,038.88 and 593.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.28, 1,038.88 and 593.86 is: 889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.28 : 1,038.88 = 593.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.28/1,038.88 = 593.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.28x = 1,038.88 × 593.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.28x = 616,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,946.31/693.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.89

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