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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.68, 1,036.07 and 554.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.68, 1,036.07 and 554.00 is: 831.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.68 : 1,036.07 = 554.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.68/1,036.07 = 554.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.68x = 1,036.07 × 554.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.68x = 573,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,974.83/690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.03

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