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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.61, 1,037.40 and 569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.61, 1,037.40 and 569.38 is: 854.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.61 : 1,037.40 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.61/1,037.40 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.61x = 1,037.40 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.61x = 590,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,674.81/691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.06

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