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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.38, 1,036.98 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.38, 1,036.98 and 576.54 is: 864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.38 : 1,036.98 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.38/1,036.98 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.38x = 1,036.98 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.38x = 597,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,860.45/691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.73

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