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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.03, 1,035.23 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.03, 1,035.23 and 397.71 is: 596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.03 : 1,035.23 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.03/1,035.23 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.03x = 1,035.23 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.03x = 411,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,719.33/690.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.67

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