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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.11, 1,040.77 and 575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.11, 1,040.77 and 575.61 is: 859.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.11 : 1,040.77 = 575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.11/1,040.77 = 575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.11x = 1,040.77 × 575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.11x = 599,076.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,076.18/697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.37

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