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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.33, 1,036.62 and 571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.33, 1,036.62 and 571.14 is: 855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.33 : 1,036.62 = 571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.33/1,036.62 = 571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.33x = 1,036.62 × 571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.33x = 592,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,055.15/692.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.17

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