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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,034.40 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,034.40 and 527.16 is: 789.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,034.40 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,034.40 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,034.40 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 545,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,294.30/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.46

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