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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 1,031.28 and 581.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 1,031.28 and 581.07 is: 867.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 1,031.28 = 581.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/1,031.28 = 581.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 1,031.28 × 581.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 599,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,245.87/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.94

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