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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.88, 952.59 and 573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.88, 952.59 and 573 is: 790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.88 : 952.59 = 573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.88/952.59 = 573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.88x = 952.59 × 573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.88x = 545,834.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,834.07/690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.06

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