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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.26, 1,033.35 and 529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.26, 1,033.35 and 529.82 is: 793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.26 : 1,033.35 = 529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.26/1,033.35 = 529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.26x = 1,033.35 × 529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.26x = 547,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,489.50/690.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.16

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