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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.34, 1,038.71 and 570.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.34, 1,038.71 and 570.03 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.34 : 1,038.71 = 570.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.34/1,038.71 = 570.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.34x = 1,038.71 × 570.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.34x = 592,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,095.86/692.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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