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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.30, 1,034.64 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.30, 1,034.64 and 568.80 is: 852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.30 : 1,034.64 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.30/1,034.64 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.30x = 1,034.64 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.30x = 588,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,503.23/690.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.53

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