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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.32, 1,038.64 and 546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.32, 1,038.64 and 546.29 is: 818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.32 : 1,038.64 = 546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.32/1,038.64 = 546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.32x = 1,038.64 × 546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.32x = 567,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,390.72/693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.37

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