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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.20, 1,034.43 and 401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.20, 1,034.43 and 401.30 is: 601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.20 : 1,034.43 = 401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.20/1,034.43 = 401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.20x = 1,034.43 × 401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.20x = 415,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,116.76/690.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.44

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