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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.26, 1,032.96 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.26, 1,032.96 and 526.64 is: 788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.26 : 1,032.96 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.26/1,032.96 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.26x = 1,032.96 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.26x = 543,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,998.05/690.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.11

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