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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.48, 1,040.90 and 585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.48, 1,040.90 and 585.92 is: 876.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.48 : 1,040.90 = 585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.48/1,040.90 = 585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.48x = 1,040.90 × 585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.48x = 609,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,883.80/695.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.93

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