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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.70, 1,037.55 and 618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.70, 1,037.55 and 618.80 is: 928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.70 : 1,037.55 = 618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.70/1,037.55 = 618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.70x = 1,037.55 × 618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.70x = 642,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,035.94/691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.20

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