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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.95, 1,039.57 and 546.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.95, 1,039.57 and 546.92 is: 819.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.95 : 1,039.57 = 546.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.95/1,039.57 = 546.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.95x = 1,039.57 × 546.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.95x = 568,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,555.06/693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.31

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