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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.88, 1,039.98 and 500.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.88, 1,039.98 and 500.36 is: 752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.88 : 1,039.98 = 500.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.88/1,039.98 = 500.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.88x = 1,039.98 × 500.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.88x = 520,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,364.39/691.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.10

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