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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.36, 1,034.48 and 569.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.36, 1,034.48 and 569.06 is: 853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.36 : 1,034.48 = 569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.36/1,034.48 = 569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.36x = 1,034.48 × 569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.36x = 588,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,681.19/689.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.95

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