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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.53, 1,036.18 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.53, 1,036.18 and 536.76 is: 805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.53 : 1,036.18 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.53/1,036.18 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.53x = 1,036.18 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.53x = 556,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,179.98/690.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.44

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