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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 1,038.83 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 1,038.83 and 530.35 is: 795.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 1,038.83 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/1,038.83 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 1,038.83 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 550,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,938.24/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.52

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