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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 1,036.80 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 1,036.80 and 545.13 is: 818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 1,036.80 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/1,036.80 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 1,036.80 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 565,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,190.78/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.01

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