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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.16, 1,034.76 and 525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.16, 1,034.76 and 525.48 is: 787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.16 : 1,034.76 = 525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.16/1,034.76 = 525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.16x = 1,034.76 × 525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.16x = 543,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,745.68/690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.85

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