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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.81, 1,040.02 and 570.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.81, 1,040.02 and 570.79 is: 855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.81 : 1,040.02 = 570.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.81/1,040.02 = 570.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.81x = 1,040.02 × 570.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.81x = 593,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,633.02/693.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.61

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