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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.28, 1,036.38 and 552.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.28, 1,036.38 and 552.89 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.28 : 1,036.38 = 552.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.28/1,036.38 = 552.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.28x = 1,036.38 × 552.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.28x = 573,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,004.14/690.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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