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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.58, 1,036.56 and 562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.58, 1,036.56 and 562.10 is: 843.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.58 : 1,036.56 = 562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.58/1,036.56 = 562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.58x = 1,036.56 × 562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.58x = 582,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,650.38/690.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.71

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