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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.53, 1,036.09 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.53, 1,036.09 and 662.88 is: 994.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.53 : 1,036.09 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.53/1,036.09 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.53x = 1,036.09 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.53x = 686,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,808.05/690.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.62

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