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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 1,034.37 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 1,034.37 and 662.58 is: 993.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 1,034.37 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/1,034.37 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 1,034.37 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 685,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,352.87/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.09

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