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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.62, 1,039.74 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.62, 1,039.74 and 570.60 is: 855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.62 : 1,039.74 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.62/1,039.74 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.62x = 1,039.74 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.62x = 593,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,275.64/693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.33

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