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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.82, 1,037.14 and 633.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.82, 1,037.14 and 633.51 is: 951.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.82 : 1,037.14 = 633.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.82/1,037.14 = 633.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.82x = 1,037.14 × 633.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.82x = 657,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,036.98/690.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.10

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