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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.77, 1,035.87 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.77, 1,035.87 and 361.61 is: 542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.77 : 1,035.87 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.77/1,035.87 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.77x = 1,035.87 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.77x = 374,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,580.95/690.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.27

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