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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.80, 1,033.49 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.80, 1,033.49 and 574.98 is: 861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.80 : 1,033.49 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.80/1,033.49 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.80x = 1,033.49 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.80x = 594,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,236.08/689.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.46

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