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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.24, 1,040.22 and 623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.24, 1,040.22 and 623.08 is: 937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.24 : 1,040.22 = 623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.24/1,040.22 = 623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.24x = 1,040.22 × 623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.24x = 648,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,140.28/691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.65

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