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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 1,035.18 and 587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 1,035.18 and 587.25 is: 879.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 1,035.18 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/1,035.18 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 1,035.18 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 607,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,909.46/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.84

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