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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.65, 1,035.98 and 530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.65, 1,035.98 and 530.27 is: 795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.65 : 1,035.98 = 530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.65/1,035.98 = 530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.65x = 1,035.98 × 530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.65x = 549,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,341.28/690.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.40

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