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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.34, 1,040.21 and 571.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.34, 1,040.21 and 571.03 is: 856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.34 : 1,040.21 = 571.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.34/1,040.21 = 571.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.34x = 1,040.21 × 571.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.34x = 593,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,991.12/693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.71

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