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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.98, 1,043.04 and 580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.98, 1,043.04 and 580.34 is: 868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.98 : 1,043.04 = 580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.98/1,043.04 = 580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.98x = 1,043.04 × 580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.98x = 605,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,317.83/696.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.49

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