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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.78, 1,036.17 and 648.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.78, 1,036.17 and 648.54 is: 972.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.78 : 1,036.17 = 648.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.78/1,036.17 = 648.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.78x = 1,036.17 × 648.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.78x = 671,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,997.69/690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.81

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