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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.04, 950.13 and 584.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.04, 950.13 and 584.55 is: 806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.04 : 950.13 = 584.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.04/950.13 = 584.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.04x = 950.13 × 584.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.04x = 555,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,398.49/689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.05

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