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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.99, 1,030.78 and 573.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.99, 1,030.78 and 573.17 is: 858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.99 : 1,030.78 = 573.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.99/1,030.78 = 573.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.99x = 1,030.78 × 573.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.99x = 590,812.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,812.17/687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.75

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