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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.65, 1,038.15 and 508.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.65, 1,038.15 and 508.53 is: 763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.65 : 1,038.15 = 508.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.65/1,038.15 = 508.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.65x = 1,038.15 × 508.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.65x = 527,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,930.42/691.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.29

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