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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.40, 1,030.28 and 608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.40, 1,030.28 and 608.32 is: 907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.40 : 1,030.28 = 608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.40/1,030.28 = 608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.40x = 1,030.28 × 608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.40x = 626,739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,739.93/690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.79

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