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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.61, 1,044.97 and 684.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.61, 1,044.97 and 684.92 is: 1,034.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.61 : 1,044.97 = 684.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.61/1,044.97 = 684.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.61x = 1,044.97 × 684.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.61x = 715,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,721.75/691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.87

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