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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,034.36 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,034.36 and 401.28 is: 600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,034.36 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,034.36 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,034.36 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 415,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,067.98/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.92

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