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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.68, 1,042.92 and 557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.68, 1,042.92 and 557.66 is: 838.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.68 : 1,042.92 = 557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.68/1,042.92 = 557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.68x = 1,042.92 × 557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.68x = 581,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,597.37/693.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.43

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