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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 1,041.90 and 587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 1,041.90 and 587.40 is: 880.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 1,041.90 = 587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/1,041.90 = 587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 1,041.90 × 587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 612,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,012.06/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.09

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