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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.80, 1,037.23 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.80, 1,037.23 and 362.93 is: 544.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.80 : 1,037.23 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.80/1,037.23 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.80x = 1,037.23 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.80x = 376,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,434.88/691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.14

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