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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.83, 1,035.25 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.83, 1,035.25 and 398.32 is: 596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.83 : 1,035.25 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.83/1,035.25 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.83x = 1,035.25 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.83x = 412,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,357.20/690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.90

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