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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.21, 1,036.38 and 417.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.21, 1,036.38 and 417.51 is: 626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.21 : 1,036.38 = 417.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.21/1,036.38 = 417.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.21x = 1,036.38 × 417.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.21x = 432,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,699.01/690.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.91

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