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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.70, 1,036.04 and 656.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.70, 1,036.04 and 656.09 is: 984.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.70 : 1,036.04 = 656.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.70/1,036.04 = 656.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.70x = 1,036.04 × 656.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.70x = 679,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,732.20/690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.13

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