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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.69, 1,036.80 and 526.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.69, 1,036.80 and 526.69 is: 789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.69 : 1,036.80 = 526.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.69/1,036.80 = 526.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.69x = 1,036.80 × 526.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.69x = 546,072.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,072.19/691.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.48

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