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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.41, 1,035.61 and 648.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.41, 1,035.61 and 648.17 is: 972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.41 : 1,035.61 = 648.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.41/1,035.61 = 648.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.41x = 1,035.61 × 648.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.41x = 671,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,244.54/690.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.25

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