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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.11, 1,033.41 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.11, 1,033.41 and 226.77 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.11 : 1,033.41 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.11/1,033.41 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.11x = 1,033.41 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.11x = 234,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,350.80/689.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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