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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.94, 1,041.39 and 599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.94, 1,041.39 and 599.59 is: 897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.94 : 1,041.39 = 599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.94/1,041.39 = 599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.94x = 1,041.39 × 599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.94x = 624,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,402.47/695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.20

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