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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.08, 1,032.64 and 381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.08, 1,032.64 and 381.07 is: 571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.08 : 1,032.64 = 381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.08/1,032.64 = 381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.08x = 1,032.64 × 381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.08x = 393,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,508.12/689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.06

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