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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.14, 1,038.35 and 555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.14, 1,038.35 and 555.54 is: 832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.14 : 1,038.35 = 555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.14/1,038.35 = 555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.14x = 1,038.35 × 555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.14x = 576,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,842.18/693.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.22

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