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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 1,035.18 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 1,035.18 and 473.04 is: 709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 1,035.18 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/1,035.18 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 1,035.18 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 489,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,681.55/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.56

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