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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.22, 1,028.78 and 637.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.22, 1,028.78 and 637.55 is: 950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.22 : 1,028.78 = 637.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.22/1,028.78 = 637.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.22x = 1,028.78 × 637.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.22x = 655,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,905.98/690.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.28

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