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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.16, 1,036.98 and 569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.16, 1,036.98 and 569.10 is: 857.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.16 : 1,036.98 = 569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.16/1,036.98 = 569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.16x = 1,036.98 × 569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.16x = 590,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,142.47/688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.57

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