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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.66, 1,037.73 and 569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.66, 1,037.73 and 569.60 is: 858.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.66 : 1,037.73 = 569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.66/1,037.73 = 569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.66x = 1,037.73 × 569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.66x = 591,091.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,091.01/688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.32

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