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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.91, 1,034.96 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.91, 1,034.96 and 574.98 is: 861.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.91 : 1,034.96 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.91/1,034.96 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.91x = 1,034.96 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.91x = 595,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,078.43/690.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.30

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