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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.28, 1,035.42 and 648.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.28, 1,035.42 and 648.04 is: 972.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.28 : 1,035.42 = 648.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.28/1,035.42 = 648.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.28x = 1,035.42 × 648.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.28x = 670,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,993.58/690.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.06

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