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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 1,032.96 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 1,032.96 and 573.60 is: 858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 1,032.96 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/1,032.96 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 1,032.96 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 592,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,505.86/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.41

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