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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.68, 954.54 and 580.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.68, 954.54 and 580.06 is: 799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.68 : 954.54 = 580.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.68/954.54 = 580.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.68x = 954.54 × 580.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.68x = 553,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,690.47/692.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.35

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