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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.50, 1,039.28 and 538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.50, 1,039.28 and 538.72 is: 807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.50 : 1,039.28 = 538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.50/1,039.28 = 538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.50x = 1,039.28 × 538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.50x = 559,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,880.92/693.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.33

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