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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689, 1,034.04 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689, 1,034.04 and 400.64 is: 601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689 : 1,034.04 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689/1,034.04 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689x = 1,034.04 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689x = 414,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,277.79/689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.27

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