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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 1,028.20 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 1,028.20 and 573.12 is: 857.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 1,028.20 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/1,028.20 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 1,028.20 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 589,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,281.98/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.76

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