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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.48, 1,045.60 and 595.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.48, 1,045.60 and 595.42 is: 892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.48 : 1,045.60 = 595.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.48/1,045.60 = 595.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.48x = 1,045.60 × 595.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.48x = 622,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,571.15/697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.60

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