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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.08, 1,034.10 and 445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.08, 1,034.10 and 445.72 is: 668.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.08 : 1,034.10 = 445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.08/1,034.10 = 445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.08x = 1,034.10 × 445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.08x = 460,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,919.05/689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.89

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