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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.70, 1,039.11 and 564.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.70, 1,039.11 and 564.10 is: 844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.70 : 1,039.11 = 564.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.70/1,039.11 = 564.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.70x = 1,039.11 × 564.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.70x = 586,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,161.95/693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.98

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