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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 951.66 and 586.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 951.66 and 586.05 is: 806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 951.66 = 586.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/951.66 = 586.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 951.66 × 586.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 557,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,720.34/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.89

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