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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.13, 951.12 and 394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.13, 951.12 and 394.34 is: 544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.13 : 951.12 = 394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.13/951.12 = 394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.13x = 951.12 × 394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.13x = 375,066.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,066.82/689.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.26

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