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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.73, 1,036.09 and 687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.73, 1,036.09 and 687.99 is: 1,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.73 : 1,036.09 = 687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.73/1,036.09 = 687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.73x = 1,036.09 × 687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.73x = 712,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,824.30/690.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.99

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