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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.11, 1,032.95 and 514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.11, 1,032.95 and 514.55 is: 771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.11 : 1,032.95 = 514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.11/1,032.95 = 514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.11x = 1,032.95 × 514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.11x = 531,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,508.29/689.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.30

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