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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.04, 1,035.96 and 582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.04, 1,035.96 and 582.64 is: 874.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.04 : 1,035.96 = 582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.04/1,035.96 = 582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.04x = 1,035.96 × 582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.04x = 603,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,591.73/690.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.72

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