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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.16, 1,033.84 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.16, 1,033.84 and 342.45 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.16 : 1,033.84 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.16/1,033.84 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.16x = 1,033.84 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.16x = 354,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,038.51/690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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