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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.34, 1,035.18 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.34, 1,035.18 and 507.87 is: 760.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.34 : 1,035.18 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.34/1,035.18 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.34x = 1,035.18 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.34x = 525,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,736.87/691.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.47

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