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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.80, 1,034.99 and 575.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.80, 1,034.99 and 575.98 is: 862.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.80 : 1,034.99 = 575.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.80/1,034.99 = 575.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.80x = 1,034.99 × 575.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.80x = 596,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,133.54/690.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.96

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