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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.34, 1,036.83 and 659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.34, 1,036.83 and 659.62 is: 990.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.34 : 1,036.83 = 659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.34/1,036.83 = 659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.34x = 1,036.83 × 659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.34x = 683,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,913.80/690.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.69

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