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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 1,037.80 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 1,037.80 and 418.16 is: 627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 1,037.80 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/1,037.80 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 1,037.80 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 433,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,966.45/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.14

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