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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.73, 1,039.63 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.73, 1,039.63 and 573.44 is: 859.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.73 : 1,039.63 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.73/1,039.63 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.73x = 1,039.63 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.73x = 596,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,165.43/693.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.36

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