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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.60, 1,045.20 and 568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.60, 1,045.20 and 568.96 is: 852.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.60 : 1,045.20 = 568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.60/1,045.20 = 568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.60x = 1,045.20 × 568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.60x = 594,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,676.99/697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.46

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