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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.06, 1,042.25 and 574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.06, 1,042.25 and 574.88 is: 860.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.06 : 1,042.25 = 574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.06/1,042.25 = 574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.06x = 1,042.25 × 574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.06x = 599,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,160.59/696.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.79

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