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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.71, 1,044.95 and 582.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.71, 1,044.95 and 582.15 is: 871.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.71 : 1,044.95 = 582.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.71/1,044.95 = 582.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.71x = 1,044.95 × 582.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.71x = 608,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,314.73/697.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.87

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