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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.77, 1,035.90 and 430.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.77, 1,035.90 and 430.39 is: 645.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.77 : 1,035.90 = 430.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.77/1,035.90 = 430.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.77x = 1,035.90 × 430.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.77x = 445,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,841.00/690.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.43

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