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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.72, 1,038.96 and 530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.72, 1,038.96 and 530.10 is: 793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.72 : 1,038.96 = 530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.72/1,038.96 = 530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.72x = 1,038.96 × 530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.72x = 550,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,752.70/693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.91

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