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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.92, 1,038.22 and 670.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.92, 1,038.22 and 670.88 is: 1,008.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.92 : 1,038.22 = 670.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.92/1,038.22 = 670.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.92x = 1,038.22 × 670.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.92x = 696,521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,521.03/690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.11

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