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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 1,035.98 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 1,035.98 and 545.92 is: 819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 1,035.98 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/1,035.98 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 1,035.98 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 565,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,562.20/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.51

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