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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.75, 1,035.79 and 570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.75, 1,035.79 and 570.56 is: 854.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.75 : 1,035.79 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.75/1,035.79 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.75x = 1,035.79 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.75x = 590,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,973.74/691.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.32

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