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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.95, 1,031.00 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.95, 1,031.00 and 573.12 is: 858.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.95 : 1,031.00 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.95/1,031.00 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.95x = 1,031.00 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.95x = 590,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,883.85/687.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.91

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