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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.01, 1,038.84 and 531.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.01, 1,038.84 and 531.37 is: 796.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.01 : 1,038.84 = 531.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.01/1,038.84 = 531.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.01x = 1,038.84 × 531.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.01x = 552,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,008.41/693.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.54

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