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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.24, 1,036.74 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.24, 1,036.74 and 554.08 is: 831.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.24 : 1,036.74 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.24/1,036.74 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.24x = 1,036.74 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.24x = 574,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,436.90/691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.02

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