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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 1,036.07 and 416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 1,036.07 and 416.81 is: 625.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 1,036.07 = 416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/1,036.07 = 416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 1,036.07 × 416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 431,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,844.34/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.39

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