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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 1,035.12 and 575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 1,035.12 and 575.20 is: 861.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 1,035.12 = 575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/1,035.12 = 575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 1,035.12 × 575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 595,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,401.02/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.60

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