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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.99, 1,036.63 and 344.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.99, 1,036.63 and 344.51 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.99 : 1,036.63 = 344.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.99/1,036.63 = 344.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.99x = 1,036.63 × 344.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.99x = 357,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,129.40/690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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