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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.13, 1,033.53 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.13, 1,033.53 and 226.95 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.13 : 1,033.53 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.13/1,033.53 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.13x = 1,033.53 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.13x = 234,559.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,559.63/689.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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