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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.88, 1,046 and 590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.88, 1,046 and 590 is: 885.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.88 : 1,046 = 590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.88/1,046 = 590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.88x = 1,046 × 590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.88x = 617,140
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,140/696.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.58

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