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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.93, 1,036.68 and 588.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.93, 1,036.68 and 588.25 is: 881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.93 : 1,036.68 = 588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.93/1,036.68 = 588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.93x = 1,036.68 × 588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.93x = 609,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,827.01/691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.34

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