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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.99, 1,035.96 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.99, 1,035.96 and 617.88 is: 925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.99 : 1,035.96 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.99/1,035.96 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.99x = 1,035.96 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.99x = 640,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,098.96/691.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.01

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