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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.84, 1,036.14 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.84, 1,036.14 and 365.88 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.84 : 1,036.14 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.84/1,036.14 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.84x = 1,036.14 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.84x = 379,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,102.90/690.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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