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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.28, 1,040.53 and 585.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.28, 1,040.53 and 585.15 is: 878.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.28 : 1,040.53 = 585.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.28/1,040.53 = 585.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.28x = 1,040.53 × 585.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.28x = 608,866.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,866.13/693.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.24

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