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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.63, 1,035.94 and 656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.63, 1,035.94 and 656.02 is: 984.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.63 : 1,035.94 = 656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.63/1,035.94 = 656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.63x = 1,035.94 × 656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.63x = 679,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,597.36/690.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.03

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