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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.96, 1,039.80 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.96, 1,039.80 and 592.50 is: 886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.96 : 1,039.80 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.96/1,039.80 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.96x = 1,039.80 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.96x = 616,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,081.50/694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.50

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