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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.62, 1,042.62 and 581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.62, 1,042.62 and 581.30 is: 870.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.62 : 1,042.62 = 581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.62/1,042.62 = 581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.62x = 1,042.62 × 581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.62x = 606,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,075.01/696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.02

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