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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.10, 1,043.90 and 591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.10, 1,043.90 and 591.95 is: 887.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.10 : 1,043.90 = 591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.10/1,043.90 = 591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.10x = 1,043.90 × 591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.10x = 617,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,933.87/696.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.71

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