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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.04, 1,033.16 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.04, 1,033.16 and 278.37 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.04 : 1,033.16 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.04/1,033.16 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.04x = 1,033.16 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.04x = 287,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,599.36/689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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