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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.75, 1,037.50 and 529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.75, 1,037.50 and 529.27 is: 791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.75 : 1,037.50 = 529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.75/1,037.50 = 529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.75x = 1,037.50 × 529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.75x = 549,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,113.71/693.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.51

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