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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.79, 1,036.76 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.79, 1,036.76 and 362.10 is: 543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.79 : 1,036.76 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.79/1,036.76 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.79x = 1,036.76 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.79x = 375,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,403.80/690.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.44

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