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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.76, 1,047.34 and 582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.76, 1,047.34 and 582.96 is: 875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.76 : 1,047.34 = 582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.76/1,047.34 = 582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.76x = 1,047.34 × 582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.76x = 610,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,557.33/697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.02

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