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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 1,035.18 and 527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 1,035.18 and 527.58 is: 790.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 1,035.18 = 527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/1,035.18 = 527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 1,035.18 × 527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 546,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,140.26/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.13

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