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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.44, 1,041.21 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.44, 1,041.21 and 597 is: 896.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.44 : 1,041.21 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.44/1,041.21 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.44x = 1,041.21 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.44x = 621,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,602.37/693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.41

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