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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 1,033.80 and 618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 1,033.80 and 618.60 is: 925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 1,033.80 = 618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/1,033.80 = 618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 1,033.80 × 618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 639,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,508.68/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.22

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