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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.79, 1,033.19 and 566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.79, 1,033.19 and 566.69 is: 850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.79 : 1,033.19 = 566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.79/1,033.19 = 566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.79x = 1,033.19 × 566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.79x = 585,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,490.44/688.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.02

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