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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.84, 1,034.88 and 584.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.84, 1,034.88 and 584.87 is: 872.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.84 : 1,034.88 = 584.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.84/1,034.88 = 584.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.84x = 1,034.88 × 584.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.84x = 605,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,268.72/693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.35

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