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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.63, 1,038.93 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.63, 1,038.93 and 585.04 is: 876.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.63 : 1,038.93 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.63/1,038.93 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.63x = 1,038.93 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.63x = 607,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,812.76/693.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.28

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