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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.44, 1,039.30 and 595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.44, 1,039.30 and 595.25 is: 892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.44 : 1,039.30 = 595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.44/1,039.30 = 595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.44x = 1,039.30 × 595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.44x = 618,636.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,636.64/693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.13

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