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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.28, 1,035.30 and 554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.28, 1,035.30 and 554.46 is: 830.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.28 : 1,035.30 = 554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.28/1,035.30 = 554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.28x = 1,035.30 × 554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.28x = 574,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,032.44/691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.39

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