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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.92, 1,040.12 and 631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.92, 1,040.12 and 631.40 is: 950.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.92 : 1,040.12 = 631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.92/1,040.12 = 631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.92x = 1,040.12 × 631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.92x = 656,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,728.61/690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.51

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