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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.80, 1,036.08 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.80, 1,036.08 and 418.64 is: 627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.80 : 1,036.08 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.80/1,036.08 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.80x = 1,036.08 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.80x = 433,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,744.53/690.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.89

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