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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.33, 1,044.09 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.33, 1,044.09 and 599.13 is: 898.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.33 : 1,044.09 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.33/1,044.09 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.33x = 1,044.09 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.33x = 625,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,545.64/696.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.35

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