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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.19, 1,038.44 and 546.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.19, 1,038.44 and 546.17 is: 818.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.19 : 1,038.44 = 546.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.19/1,038.44 = 546.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.19x = 1,038.44 × 546.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.19x = 567,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,160.95/693.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.19

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