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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.86, 1,036.73 and 635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.86, 1,036.73 and 635.24 is: 953.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.86 : 1,036.73 = 635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.86/1,036.73 = 635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.86x = 1,036.73 × 635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.86x = 658,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,568.77/690.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.27

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