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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 1,036.78 and 670.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 1,036.78 and 670.01 is: 1,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 1,036.78 = 670.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/1,036.78 = 670.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 1,036.78 × 670.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 694,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,646.11/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.00

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