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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.98, 1,041.86 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.98, 1,041.86 and 592.92 is: 888.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.98 : 1,041.86 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.98/1,041.86 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.98x = 1,041.86 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.98x = 617,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,741.11/694.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.86

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