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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.88, 1,036.52 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.88, 1,036.52 and 402.56 is: 603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.88 : 1,036.52 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.88/1,036.52 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.88x = 1,036.52 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.88x = 417,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,261.49/690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.96

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