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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.60, 1,039.68 and 630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.60, 1,039.68 and 630.12 is: 948.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.60 : 1,039.68 = 630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.60/1,039.68 = 630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.60x = 1,039.68 × 630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.60x = 655,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,123.16/690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.63

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