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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.35, 1,035.98 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.35, 1,035.98 and 570.06 is: 855.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.35 : 1,035.98 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.35/1,035.98 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.35x = 1,035.98 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.35x = 590,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,567.91/690.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.47

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