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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.59, 1,036.35 and 545.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.59, 1,036.35 and 545.69 is: 817.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.59 : 1,036.35 = 545.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.59/1,036.35 = 545.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.59x = 1,036.35 × 545.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.59x = 565,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,520.65/691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.71

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