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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.64, 1,038.52 and 586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.64, 1,038.52 and 586.28 is: 875.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.64 : 1,038.52 = 586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.64/1,038.52 = 586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.64x = 1,038.52 × 586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.64x = 608,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,863.51/695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.26

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