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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.90, 1,043.57 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.90, 1,043.57 and 530.88 is: 797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.90 : 1,043.57 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.90/1,043.57 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.90x = 1,043.57 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.90x = 554,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,002.57/694.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.24

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