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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.41, 1,034.70 and 506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.41, 1,034.70 and 506.94 is: 759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.41 : 1,034.70 = 506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.41/1,034.70 = 506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.41x = 1,034.70 × 506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.41x = 524,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,530.82/690.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.74

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