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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 1,035.60 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 1,035.60 and 568.08 is: 853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 1,035.60 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/1,035.60 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 1,035.60 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 588,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,303.65/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.95

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