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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.78, 951.03 and 619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.78, 951.03 and 619.26 is: 852.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.78 : 951.03 = 619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.78/951.03 = 619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.78x = 951.03 × 619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.78x = 588,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,934.84/690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.56

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