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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.96, 1,038.02 and 577.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.96, 1,038.02 and 577.03 is: 864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.96 : 1,038.02 = 577.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.96/1,038.02 = 577.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.96x = 1,038.02 × 577.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.96x = 598,968.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,968.68/692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.36

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