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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 1,036.76 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 1,036.76 and 562.23 is: 843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 1,036.76 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/1,036.76 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 1,036.76 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 582,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,894.76/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.91

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