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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.10, 1,038.55 and 555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.10, 1,038.55 and 555.42 is: 832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.10 : 1,038.55 = 555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.10/1,038.55 = 555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.10x = 1,038.55 × 555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.10x = 576,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,831.44/693.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.25

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