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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.28, 1,045.48 and 594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.28, 1,045.48 and 594.16 is: 890.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.28 : 1,045.48 = 594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.28/1,045.48 = 594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.28x = 1,045.48 × 594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.28x = 621,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,182.40/697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.87

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