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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.35, 950.87 and 686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.35, 950.87 and 686.70 is: 945.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.35 : 950.87 = 686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.35/950.87 = 686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.35x = 950.87 × 686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.35x = 652,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,959.00/690.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.84

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