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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 957.76 and 591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694, 957.76 and 591.04 is: 815.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694 : 957.76 = 591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694/957.76 = 591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694x = 957.76 × 591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694x = 566,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,074.47/694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.67

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