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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 1,038.72 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 1,038.72 and 622.08 is: 936.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 1,038.72 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/1,038.72 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 1,038.72 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 646,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,166.94/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.15

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