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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.56, 1,033.12 and 573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.56, 1,033.12 and 573.33 is: 858.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.56 : 1,033.12 = 573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.56/1,033.12 = 573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.56x = 1,033.12 × 573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.56x = 592,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,318.69/689.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.98

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