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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.86, 1,037.34 and 560.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.86, 1,037.34 and 560.99 is: 842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.86 : 1,037.34 = 560.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.86/1,037.34 = 560.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.86x = 1,037.34 × 560.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.86x = 581,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,939.96/690.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.34

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