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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.80, 1,036.17 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.80, 1,036.17 and 592.74 is: 883.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.80 : 1,036.17 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.80/1,036.17 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.80x = 1,036.17 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.80x = 614,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,179.41/694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.97

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