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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.40, 1,035.60 and 620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.40, 1,035.60 and 620.80 is: 931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.40 : 1,035.60 = 620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.40/1,035.60 = 620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.40x = 1,035.60 × 620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.40x = 642,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,900.48/690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.20

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