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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.04, 1,032.88 and 364.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.04, 1,032.88 and 364.09 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.04 : 1,032.88 = 364.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.04/1,032.88 = 364.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.04x = 1,032.88 × 364.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.04x = 376,061.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,061.28/689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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