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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.12, 1,037.16 and 528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.12, 1,037.16 and 528.88 is: 793.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.12 : 1,037.16 = 528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.12/1,037.16 = 528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.12x = 1,037.16 × 528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.12x = 548,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,533.18/691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.69

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