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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.80, 1,036.80 and 614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.80, 1,036.80 and 614.40 is: 920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.80 : 1,036.80 = 614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.80/1,036.80 = 614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.80x = 1,036.80 × 614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.80x = 637,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,009.92/691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.80

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