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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.44, 1,035.72 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.44, 1,035.72 and 574.80 is: 861.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.44 : 1,035.72 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.44/1,035.72 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.44x = 1,035.72 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.44x = 595,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,331.86/691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.00

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