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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.80, 1,042.44 and 572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.80, 1,042.44 and 572.72 is: 863.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.80 : 1,042.44 = 572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.80/1,042.44 = 572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.80x = 1,042.44 × 572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.80x = 597,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,026.24/691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.00

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