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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 1,034.96 and 526.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 1,034.96 and 526.58 is: 788.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 1,034.96 = 526.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/1,034.96 = 526.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 1,034.96 × 526.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 544,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,984.06/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.36

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