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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.09, 1,045.23 and 566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.09, 1,045.23 and 566.28 is: 850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.09 : 1,045.23 = 566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.09/1,045.23 = 566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.09x = 1,045.23 × 566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.09x = 591,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,892.84/696.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.31

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