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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.40, 1,034.34 and 575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.40, 1,034.34 and 575.02 is: 861.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.40 : 1,034.34 = 575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.40/1,034.34 = 575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.40x = 1,034.34 × 575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.40x = 594,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,766.19/690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.48

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