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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.86, 1,038.99 and 549.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.86, 1,038.99 and 549.14 is: 822.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.86 : 1,038.99 = 549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.86/1,038.99 = 549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.86x = 1,038.99 × 549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.86x = 570,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,550.97/693.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.29

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