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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.22, 1,035.20 and 545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.22, 1,035.20 and 545.96 is: 817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.22 : 1,035.20 = 545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.22/1,035.20 = 545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.22x = 1,035.20 × 545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.22x = 565,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,177.79/691.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.65

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