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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 1,036.46 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691, 1,036.46 and 588.04 is: 882.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 1,036.46 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/1,036.46 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 1,036.46 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 609,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,479.94/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.03

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