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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 1,047.39 and 595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 1,047.39 and 595.58 is: 894.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 1,047.39 = 595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/1,047.39 = 595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 1,047.39 × 595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 623,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,804.54/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.16

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