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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.09, 950.78 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.09, 950.78 and 394.25 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.09 : 950.78 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.09/950.78 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.09x = 950.78 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.09x = 374,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,838.29/689.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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