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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.26, 1,038.25 and 529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.26, 1,038.25 and 529.77 is: 792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.26 : 1,038.25 = 529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.26/1,038.25 = 529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.26x = 1,038.25 × 529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.26x = 550,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,031.05/694.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.26

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