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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.41, 1,033.77 and 581.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.41, 1,033.77 and 581.06 is: 870.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.41 : 1,033.77 = 581.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.41/1,033.77 = 581.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.41x = 1,033.77 × 581.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.41x = 600,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,679.49/690.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.03

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