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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.90, 1,039.77 and 529.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.90, 1,039.77 and 529.11 is: 792.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.90 : 1,039.77 = 529.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.90/1,039.77 = 529.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.90x = 1,039.77 × 529.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.90x = 550,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,152.70/693.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.84

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