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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.92, 1,034.94 and 536.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.92, 1,034.94 and 536.30 is: 803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.92 : 1,034.94 = 536.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.92/1,034.94 = 536.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.92x = 1,034.94 × 536.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.92x = 555,038.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,038.32/690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.33

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