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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.20, 1,045.76 and 596.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.20, 1,045.76 and 596.48 is: 892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.20 : 1,045.76 = 596.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.20/1,045.76 = 596.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.20x = 1,045.76 × 596.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.20x = 623,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,774.92/699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.13

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