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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.26, 1,036.29 and 632.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.26, 1,036.29 and 632.95 is: 950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.26 : 1,036.29 = 632.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.26/1,036.29 = 632.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.26x = 1,036.29 × 632.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.26x = 655,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,919.54/690.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.26

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