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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.12, 1,040.09 and 596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.12, 1,040.09 and 596.34 is: 892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.12 : 1,040.09 = 596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.12/1,040.09 = 596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.12x = 1,040.09 × 596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.12x = 620,244.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,244.29/695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.29

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