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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 952.71 and 572.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 952.71 and 572.57 is: 789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 952.71 = 572.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/952.71 = 572.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 952.71 × 572.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 545,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,488.40/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.38

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