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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.64, 1,036.09 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.64, 1,036.09 and 554.04 is: 829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.64 : 1,036.09 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.64/1,036.09 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.64x = 1,036.09 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.64x = 574,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,036.00/691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.97

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