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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.79, 1,037.92 and 569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.79, 1,037.92 and 569.72 is: 858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.79 : 1,037.92 = 569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.79/1,037.92 = 569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.79x = 1,037.92 × 569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.79x = 591,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,323.78/688.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.50

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