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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.99, 1,041.80 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.99, 1,041.80 and 591.93 is: 888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.99 : 1,041.80 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.99/1,041.80 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.99x = 1,041.80 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.99x = 616,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,669.71/693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.59

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