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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.08, 1,031.54 and 609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.08, 1,031.54 and 609.06 is: 909.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.08 : 1,031.54 = 609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.08/1,031.54 = 609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.08x = 1,031.54 × 609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.08x = 628,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,266.71/691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.11

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