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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.11, 1,033.96 and 575.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.11, 1,033.96 and 575.29 is: 861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.11 : 1,033.96 = 575.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.11/1,033.96 = 575.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.11x = 1,033.96 × 575.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.11x = 594,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,826.85/690.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.93

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