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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.36, 1,035.18 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.36, 1,035.18 and 571.86 is: 853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.36 : 1,035.18 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.36/1,035.18 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.36x = 1,035.18 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.36x = 591,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,978.03/693.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.78

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