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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.85, 1,047.65 and 595.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.85, 1,047.65 and 595.79 is: 894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.85 : 1,047.65 = 595.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.85/1,047.65 = 595.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.85x = 1,047.65 × 595.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.85x = 624,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,171.18/697.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.43

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