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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.56, 1,036.02 and 401.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.56, 1,036.02 and 401.75 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.56 : 1,036.02 = 401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.56/1,036.02 = 401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.56x = 1,036.02 × 401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.56x = 416,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,221.04/690.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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