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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.12, 1,034.25 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.12, 1,034.25 and 527.50 is: 789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.12 : 1,034.25 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.12/1,034.25 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.12x = 1,034.25 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.12x = 545,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,566.88/691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.40

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