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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.90, 952.79 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.90, 952.79 and 533.28 is: 735.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.90 : 952.79 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.90/952.79 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.90x = 952.79 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.90x = 508,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,105.18/690.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.43

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