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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 1,040.74 and 571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 1,040.74 and 571.60 is: 861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 1,040.74 = 571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/1,040.74 = 571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 1,040.74 × 571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 594,886.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,886.98/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.33

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