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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 1,034.40 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 1,034.40 and 636.32 is: 953.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 1,034.40 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/1,034.40 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 1,034.40 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 658,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,209.41/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.48

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