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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.81, 1,039.39 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.81, 1,039.39 and 546.78 is: 819.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.81 : 1,039.39 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.81/1,039.39 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.81x = 1,039.39 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.81x = 568,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,317.66/693.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.13

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