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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.24, 1,039.70 and 548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.24, 1,039.70 and 548.96 is: 822.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.24 : 1,039.70 = 548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.24/1,039.70 = 548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.24x = 1,039.70 × 548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.24x = 570,753.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,753.71/694.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.13

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