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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.13, 1,033.69 and 654.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.13, 1,033.69 and 654.52 is: 981.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.13 : 1,033.69 = 654.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.13/1,033.69 = 654.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.13x = 1,033.69 × 654.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.13x = 676,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,569.14/689.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.78

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