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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.90, 1,035.96 and 571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.90, 1,035.96 and 571.98 is: 857.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.90 : 1,035.96 = 571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.90/1,035.96 = 571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.90x = 1,035.96 × 571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.90x = 592,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,548.40/690.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.65

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