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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.73, 1,034.27 and 568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.73, 1,034.27 and 568.62 is: 851.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.73 : 1,034.27 = 568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.73/1,034.27 = 568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.73x = 1,034.27 × 568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.73x = 588,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,105.90/690.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.43

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