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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.78, 1,035.80 and 554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.78, 1,035.80 and 554.10 is: 830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.78 : 1,035.80 = 554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.78/1,035.80 = 554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.78x = 1,035.80 × 554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.78x = 573,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,936.78/690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.85

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