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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.94, 1,038.03 and 637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.94, 1,038.03 and 637.48 is: 957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.94 : 1,038.03 = 637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.94/1,038.03 = 637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.94x = 1,038.03 × 637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.94x = 661,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,723.36/690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.71

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