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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.04, 962.47 and 593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.04, 962.47 and 593.91 is: 817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.04 : 962.47 = 593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.04/962.47 = 593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.04x = 962.47 × 593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.04x = 571,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,620.56/699.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.72

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