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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.57, 1,031.77 and 585.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.57, 1,031.77 and 585.43 is: 877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.57 : 1,031.77 = 585.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.57/1,031.77 = 585.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.57x = 1,031.77 × 585.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.57x = 604,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,027.26/688.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.22

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