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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 1,034.18 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 1,034.18 and 508.28 is: 760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 1,034.18 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/1,034.18 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 1,034.18 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 525,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,653.01/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.76

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