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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.82, 1,037.24 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.82, 1,037.24 and 431.92 is: 648.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.82 : 1,037.24 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.82/1,037.24 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.82x = 1,037.24 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.82x = 448,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,004.70/690.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.51

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