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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.83, 1,036.70 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.83, 1,036.70 and 325.65 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.83 : 1,036.70 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.83/1,036.70 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.83x = 1,036.70 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.83x = 337,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,604.84/690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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