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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.46, 1,033.44 and 626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.46, 1,033.44 and 626.50 is: 937.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.46 : 1,033.44 = 626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.46/1,033.44 = 626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.46x = 1,033.44 × 626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.46x = 647,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,450.16/690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.71

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