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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.98, 1,035.07 and 343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.98, 1,035.07 and 343.26 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.98 : 1,035.07 = 343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.98/1,035.07 = 343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.98x = 1,035.07 × 343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.98x = 355,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,295.32/690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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