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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.45, 1,036.12 and 582.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.45, 1,036.12 and 582.10 is: 872.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.45 : 1,036.12 = 582.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.45/1,036.12 = 582.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.45x = 1,036.12 × 582.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.45x = 603,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,125.45/691.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.26

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