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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.05, 1,033.29 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.05, 1,033.29 and 278.08 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.05 : 1,033.29 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.05/1,033.29 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.05x = 1,033.29 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.05x = 287,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,330.73/689.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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