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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.95, 1,036.55 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.95, 1,036.55 and 537.03 is: 804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.95 : 1,036.55 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.95/1,036.55 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.95x = 1,036.55 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.95x = 556,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,663.68/691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.49

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