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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.16, 1,037.34 and 583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.16, 1,037.34 and 583.02 is: 875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.16 : 1,037.34 = 583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.16/1,037.34 = 583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.16x = 1,037.34 × 583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.16x = 604,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,789.97/691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.04

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