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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,036.08 and 526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,036.08 and 526.56 is: 789.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,036.08 = 526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,036.08 = 526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,036.08 × 526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 545,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,558.28/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.84

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