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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 1,036.40 and 418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 1,036.40 and 418.75 is: 628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 1,036.40 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/1,036.40 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 1,036.40 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 433,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,992.50/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.13

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