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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.16, 1,030.57 and 614.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.16, 1,030.57 and 614.84 is: 916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.16 : 1,030.57 = 614.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.16/1,030.57 = 614.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.16x = 1,030.57 × 614.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.16x = 633,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,635.66/691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.77

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