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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 952.56 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 952.56 and 612 is: 844.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 952.56 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/952.56 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 952.56 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 582,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,966.72/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.73

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