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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.82, 1,037.88 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.82, 1,037.88 and 570.78 is: 855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.82 : 1,037.88 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.82/1,037.88 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.82x = 1,037.88 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.82x = 592,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,401.15/692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.06

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