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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.60, 1,034.80 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.60, 1,034.80 and 552.92 is: 828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.60 : 1,034.80 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.60/1,034.80 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.60x = 1,034.80 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.60x = 572,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,161.62/690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.50

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