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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.71, 1,035.81 and 568.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.71, 1,035.81 and 568.01 is: 850.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.71 : 1,035.81 = 568.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.71/1,035.81 = 568.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.71x = 1,035.81 × 568.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.71x = 588,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,345.26/691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.57

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