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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.40, 1,042.91 and 595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.40, 1,042.91 and 595.77 is: 894.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.40 : 1,042.91 = 595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.40/1,042.91 = 595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.40x = 1,042.91 × 595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.40x = 621,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,331.51/694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.78

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