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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.39, 1,036.09 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.39, 1,036.09 and 508.28 is: 762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.39 : 1,036.09 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.39/1,036.09 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.39x = 1,036.09 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.39x = 526,619.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,619.28/690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.79

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