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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.72, 1,038.96 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.72, 1,038.96 and 548.46 is: 821.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.72 : 1,038.96 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.72/1,038.96 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.72x = 1,038.96 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.72x = 569,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,828.00/693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.41

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