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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.75, 1,035.14 and 508.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.75, 1,035.14 and 508.69 is: 761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.75 : 1,035.14 = 508.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.75/1,035.14 = 508.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.75x = 1,035.14 × 508.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.75x = 526,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,565.37/691.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.21

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