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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.84, 1,039.48 and 570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.84, 1,039.48 and 570.72 is: 859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.84 : 1,039.48 = 570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.84/1,039.48 = 570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.84x = 1,039.48 × 570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.84x = 593,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,252.03/689.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.98

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