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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.79, 954.20 and 587.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.79, 954.20 and 587.57 is: 810.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.79 : 954.20 = 587.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.79/954.20 = 587.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.79x = 954.20 × 587.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.79x = 560,656.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,656.36/691.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.44

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