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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 1,036.17 and 634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 1,036.17 and 634.86 is: 952.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 1,036.17 = 634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/1,036.17 = 634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 1,036.17 × 634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 657,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,822.89/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.70

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