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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.12, 1,037.48 and 546.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.12, 1,037.48 and 546.92 is: 821.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.12 : 1,037.48 = 546.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.12/1,037.48 = 546.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.12x = 1,037.48 × 546.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.12x = 567,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,418.56/691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.01

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