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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.11, 1,036.96 and 577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.11, 1,036.96 and 577.29 is: 864.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.11 : 1,036.96 = 577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.11/1,036.96 = 577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.11x = 1,036.96 × 577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.11x = 598,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,626.64/692.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.93

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