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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.14, 1,034.37 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.14, 1,034.37 and 294.65 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.14 : 1,034.37 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.14/1,034.37 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.14x = 1,034.37 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.14x = 304,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,781.65/690.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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