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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.59, 1,046.72 and 573.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.59, 1,046.72 and 573.07 is: 862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.59 : 1,046.72 = 573.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.59/1,046.72 = 573.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.59x = 1,046.72 × 573.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.59x = 599,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,840.97/695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.35

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