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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.44, 1,036.92 and 417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.44, 1,036.92 and 417.11 is: 626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.44 : 1,036.92 = 417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.44/1,036.92 = 417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.44x = 1,036.92 × 417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.44x = 432,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,509.70/690.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.43

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