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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 1,043.72 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 1,043.72 and 593.20 is: 889.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 1,043.72 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/1,043.72 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 1,043.72 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 619,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,134.70/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.46

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