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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.12, 1,041.05 and 585.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.12, 1,041.05 and 585.77 is: 877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.12 : 1,041.05 = 585.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.12/1,041.05 = 585.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.12x = 1,041.05 × 585.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.12x = 609,812.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,812.12/695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.28

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