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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 1,036.17 and 644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 1,036.17 and 644.94 is: 967.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 1,036.17 = 644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/1,036.17 = 644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 1,036.17 × 644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 668,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,267.48/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.83

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