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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.46, 1,039.05 and 591.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.46, 1,039.05 and 591.99 is: 885.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.46 : 1,039.05 = 591.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.46/1,039.05 = 591.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.46x = 1,039.05 × 591.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.46x = 615,107.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,107.21/694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.74

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