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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 1,036.32 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 1,036.32 and 402.12 is: 603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 1,036.32 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/1,036.32 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 1,036.32 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 416,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,725.00/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.37

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