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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.30, 1,036.20 and 528.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.30, 1,036.20 and 528.46 is: 792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.30 : 1,036.20 = 528.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.30/1,036.20 = 528.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.30x = 1,036.20 × 528.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.30x = 547,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,590.25/691.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.12

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