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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.60, 1,034.34 and 580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.60, 1,034.34 and 580.60 is: 872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.60 : 1,034.34 = 580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.60/1,034.34 = 580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.60x = 1,034.34 × 580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.60x = 600,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,537.80/688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.11

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