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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.09, 1,033.63 and 645.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.09, 1,033.63 and 645.35 is: 968.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.09 : 1,033.63 = 645.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.09/1,033.63 = 645.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.09x = 1,033.63 × 645.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.09x = 667,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,046.34/689.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.02

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