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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 1,032.75 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 1,032.75 and 526.50 is: 787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 1,032.75 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/1,032.75 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 1,032.75 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 543,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,742.88/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.90

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