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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.35, 1,037.03 and 569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.35, 1,037.03 and 569.31 is: 853.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.35 : 1,037.03 = 569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.35/1,037.03 = 569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.35x = 1,037.03 × 569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.35x = 590,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,388.70/691.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.97

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