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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.15, 1,036.19 and 552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.15, 1,036.19 and 552.76 is: 829.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.15 : 1,036.19 = 552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.15/1,036.19 = 552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.15x = 1,036.19 × 552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.15x = 572,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,763.18/690.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.91

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