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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.53, 1,039.53 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.53, 1,039.53 and 528.93 is: 796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.53 : 1,039.53 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.53/1,039.53 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.53x = 1,039.53 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.53x = 549,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,840.59/690.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.26

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