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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.42, 1,039.30 and 530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.42, 1,039.30 and 530.62 is: 795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.42 : 1,039.30 = 530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.42/1,039.30 = 530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.42x = 1,039.30 × 530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.42x = 551,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,473.37/693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.29

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