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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.87, 1,044.72 and 588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.87, 1,044.72 and 588.35 is: 883.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.87 : 1,044.72 = 588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.87/1,044.72 = 588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.87x = 1,044.72 × 588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.87x = 614,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,655.79/695.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.29

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