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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.15, 1,036.90 and 418.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.15, 1,036.90 and 418.99 is: 628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.15 : 1,036.90 = 418.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.15/1,036.90 = 418.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.15x = 1,036.90 × 418.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.15x = 434,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,451.78/691.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.59

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