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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.77, 1,035.14 and 544.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.77, 1,035.14 and 544.87 is: 816.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.77 : 1,035.14 = 544.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.77/1,035.14 = 544.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.77x = 1,035.14 × 544.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.77x = 564,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,016.73/690.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.50

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