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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 1,036.80 and 520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 1,036.80 and 520.96 is: 780.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 1,036.80 = 520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/1,036.80 = 520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 1,036.80 × 520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 540,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,131.33/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.72

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