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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.15, 1,035.36 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.15, 1,035.36 and 401.25 is: 601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.15 : 1,035.36 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.15/1,035.36 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.15x = 1,035.36 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.15x = 415,438.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,438.20/690.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.95

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