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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.10, 1,034.37 and 473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.10, 1,034.37 and 473.10 is: 710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.10 : 1,034.37 = 473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.10/1,034.37 = 473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.10x = 1,034.37 × 473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.10x = 489,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,360.45/689.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.14

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