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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.26, 1,034.46 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.26, 1,034.46 and 527.64 is: 789.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.26 : 1,034.46 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.26/1,034.46 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.26x = 1,034.46 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.26x = 545,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,822.47/691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.61

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