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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.49, 1,043.51 and 593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.49, 1,043.51 and 593.07 is: 889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.49 : 1,043.51 = 593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.49/1,043.51 = 593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.49x = 1,043.51 × 593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.49x = 618,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,871.51/695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.84

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