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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.70, 1,034.70 and 642.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.70, 1,034.70 and 642.10 is: 961.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.70 : 1,034.70 = 642.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.70/1,034.70 = 642.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.70x = 1,034.70 × 642.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.70x = 664,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,380.87/690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.89

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