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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.29, 1,038.68 and 570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.29, 1,038.68 and 570.22 is: 859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.29 : 1,038.68 = 570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.29/1,038.68 = 570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.29x = 1,038.68 × 570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.29x = 592,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,273.26/689.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.25

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