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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.72, 1,046.94 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.72, 1,046.94 and 581.80 is: 873.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.72 : 1,046.94 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.72/1,046.94 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.72x = 1,046.94 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.72x = 609,109.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,109.69/697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.00

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