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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.59, 1,048.22 and 574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.59, 1,048.22 and 574.07 is: 863.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.59 : 1,048.22 = 574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.59/1,048.22 = 574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.59x = 1,048.22 × 574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.59x = 601,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,751.66/696.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.85

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