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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.53, 953.37 and 620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.53, 953.37 and 620.36 is: 856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.53 : 953.37 = 620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.53/953.37 = 620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.53x = 953.37 × 620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.53x = 591,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,431.42/690.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.50

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