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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.29, 1,035.32 and 573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.29, 1,035.32 and 573.90 is: 860.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.29 : 1,035.32 = 573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.29/1,035.32 = 573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.29x = 1,035.32 × 573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.29x = 594,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,170.15/690.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.75

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