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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.11, 1,033.76 and 587.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.11, 1,033.76 and 587.05 is: 880.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.11 : 1,033.76 = 587.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.11/1,033.76 = 587.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.11x = 1,033.76 × 587.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.11x = 606,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,867.69/689.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.66

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