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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.03, 1,033.53 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.03, 1,033.53 and 415.18 is: 622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.03 : 1,033.53 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.03/1,033.53 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.03x = 1,033.53 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.03x = 429,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,100.99/689.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.76

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