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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.44, 1,041.45 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.44, 1,041.45 and 572.40 is: 858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.44 : 1,041.45 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.44/1,041.45 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.44x = 1,041.45 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.44x = 596,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,125.98/694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.43

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