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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.40, 1,036.30 and 612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.40, 1,036.30 and 612.32 is: 913.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.40 : 1,036.30 = 612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.40/1,036.30 = 612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.40x = 1,036.30 × 612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.40x = 634,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,547.22/694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.81

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