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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.08, 1,047.33 and 589.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.08, 1,047.33 and 589.43 is: 883.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.08 : 1,047.33 = 589.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.08/1,047.33 = 589.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.08x = 1,047.33 × 589.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.08x = 617,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,324.45/699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.05

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