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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 1,038.24 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 1,038.24 and 547.92 is: 823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 1,038.24 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/1,038.24 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 1,038.24 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 568,872.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,872.46/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.02

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