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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.72, 1,046.58 and 594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.72, 1,046.58 and 594.35 is: 891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.72 : 1,046.58 = 594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.72/1,046.58 = 594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.72x = 1,046.58 × 594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.72x = 622,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,034.82/697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.53

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