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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.55, 1,042.76 and 580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.55, 1,042.76 and 580.56 is: 872.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.55 : 1,042.76 = 580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.55/1,042.76 = 580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.55x = 1,042.76 × 580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.55x = 605,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,384.75/693.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.88

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