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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 1,037.64 and 555.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 1,037.64 and 555.69 is: 833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 1,037.64 = 555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/1,037.64 = 555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 1,037.64 × 555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 576,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,612.15/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.45

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