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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.98, 1,035.27 and 473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.98, 1,035.27 and 473.78 is: 709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.98 : 1,035.27 = 473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.98/1,035.27 = 473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.98x = 1,035.27 × 473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.98x = 490,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,490.22/690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.85

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