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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 1,042.46 and 592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 1,042.46 and 592.04 is: 888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 1,042.46 = 592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/1,042.46 = 592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 1,042.46 × 592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 617,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,178.02/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.03

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