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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.70, 1,032.24 and 650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.70, 1,032.24 and 650.74 is: 972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.70 : 1,032.24 = 650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.70/1,032.24 = 650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.70x = 1,032.24 × 650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.70x = 671,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,719.86/690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.52

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