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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.98, 1,033.40 and 614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.98, 1,033.40 and 614.48 is: 918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.98 : 1,033.40 = 614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.98/1,033.40 = 614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.98x = 1,033.40 × 614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.98x = 635,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,000.00/690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.99

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