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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.66, 1,036.08 and 575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.66, 1,036.08 and 575.73 is: 862.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.66 : 1,036.08 = 575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.66/1,036.08 = 575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.66x = 1,036.08 × 575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.66x = 596,502.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,502.34/691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.42

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