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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.67, 1,036.68 and 528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.67, 1,036.68 and 528.86 is: 792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.67 : 1,036.68 = 528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.67/1,036.68 = 528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.67x = 1,036.68 × 528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.67x = 548,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,258.58/691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.66

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