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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.34, 1,034.30 and 575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.34, 1,034.30 and 575.52 is: 862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.34 : 1,034.30 = 575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.34/1,034.30 = 575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.34x = 1,034.30 × 575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.34x = 595,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,260.34/690.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.27

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