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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.11, 1,032.14 and 565.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.11, 1,032.14 and 565.99 is: 847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.11 : 1,032.14 = 565.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.11/1,032.14 = 565.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.11x = 1,032.14 × 565.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.11x = 584,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,179.75/689.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.73

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