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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.70, 952.35 and 586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.70, 952.35 and 586.55 is: 807.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.70 : 952.35 = 586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.70/952.35 = 586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.70x = 952.35 × 586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.70x = 558,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,600.89/691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.58

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