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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.94, 956.84 and 589.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.94, 956.84 and 589.82 is: 812.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.94 : 956.84 = 589.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.94/956.84 = 589.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.94x = 956.84 × 589.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.94x = 564,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,355.64/694.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.09

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