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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.98, 1,046.36 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.98, 1,046.36 and 595.92 is: 893.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.98 : 1,046.36 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.98/1,046.36 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.98x = 1,046.36 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.98x = 623,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,543.87/697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.35

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