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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 1,036.80 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 1,036.80 and 529.44 is: 793.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 1,036.80 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/1,036.80 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 1,036.80 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 548,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,923.39/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.43

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