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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.05, 1,042.34 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.05, 1,042.34 and 595.62 is: 890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.05 : 1,042.34 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.05/1,042.34 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.05x = 1,042.34 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.05x = 620,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,835.57/697.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.66

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