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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.79, 1,041.97 and 572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.79, 1,041.97 and 572.75 is: 858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.79 : 1,041.97 = 572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.79/1,041.97 = 572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.79x = 1,041.97 × 572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.79x = 596,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,780.24/694.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.94

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