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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.31, 1,037.84 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.31, 1,037.84 and 530.72 is: 795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.31 : 1,037.84 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.31/1,037.84 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.31x = 1,037.84 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.31x = 550,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,794.60/692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.59

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