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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.95, 1,036.86 and 582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.95, 1,036.86 and 582.60 is: 873.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.95 : 1,036.86 = 582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.95/1,036.86 = 582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.95x = 1,036.86 × 582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.95x = 604,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,074.64/691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.00

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