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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.30, 1,033.02 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.30, 1,033.02 and 544.50 is: 814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.30 : 1,033.02 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.30/1,033.02 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.30x = 1,033.02 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.30x = 562,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,479.39/690.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.83

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