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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.62, 1,037.90 and 546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.62, 1,037.90 and 546.74 is: 819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.62 : 1,037.90 = 546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.62/1,037.90 = 546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.62x = 1,037.90 × 546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.62x = 567,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,457.62/692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.29

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