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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.96, 1,054.68 and 580.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.96, 1,054.68 and 580.89 is: 875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.96 : 1,054.68 = 580.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.96/1,054.68 = 580.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.96x = 1,054.68 × 580.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.96x = 612,653.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,653.07/699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.27

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