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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.72, 1,032.48 and 572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.72, 1,032.48 and 572.84 is: 858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.72 : 1,032.48 = 572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.72/1,032.48 = 572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.72x = 1,032.48 × 572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.72x = 591,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,445.84/688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.76

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