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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.02, 1,033.53 and 278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.02, 1,033.53 and 278.15 is: 417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.02 : 1,033.53 = 278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.02/1,033.53 = 278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.02x = 1,033.53 × 278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.02x = 287,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,476.37/689.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.23

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