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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.80, 1,043.96 and 573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.80, 1,043.96 and 573.72 is: 864.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.80 : 1,043.96 = 573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.80/1,043.96 = 573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.80x = 1,043.96 × 573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.80x = 598,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,940.73/692.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.52

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