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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.58, 1,036.68 and 402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.58, 1,036.68 and 402.22 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.58 : 1,036.68 = 402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.58/1,036.68 = 402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.58x = 1,036.68 × 402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.58x = 416,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,973.43/690.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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