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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.20, 1,042.74 and 550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.20, 1,042.74 and 550.92 is: 827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.20 : 1,042.74 = 550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.20/1,042.74 = 550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.20x = 1,042.74 × 550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.20x = 574,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,466.32/694.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.52

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