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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 1,031.75 and 682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 1,031.75 and 682.54 is: 1,017.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 1,031.75 = 682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/1,031.75 = 682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 1,031.75 × 682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 704,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,210.65/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.88

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