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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.11, 950.74 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.11, 950.74 and 394.17 is: 543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.11 : 950.74 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.11/950.74 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.11x = 950.74 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.11x = 374,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,753.19/689.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.82

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