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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.65, 1,034.45 and 535.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.65, 1,034.45 and 535.35 is: 801.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.65 : 1,034.45 = 535.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.65/1,034.45 = 535.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.65x = 1,034.45 × 535.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.65x = 553,798.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,798.03/690.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.85

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