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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.11, 1,042.52 and 596.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.11, 1,042.52 and 596.58 is: 896.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.11 : 1,042.52 = 596.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.11/1,042.52 = 596.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.11x = 1,042.52 × 596.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.11x = 621,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,943.60/694.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.03

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