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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.03, 1,039.95 and 590.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.03, 1,039.95 and 590.89 is: 885.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.03 : 1,039.95 = 590.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.03/1,039.95 = 590.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.03x = 1,039.95 × 590.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.03x = 614,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,496.06/694.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.40

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