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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.14, 1,033.66 and 364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.14, 1,033.66 and 364.69 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.14 : 1,033.66 = 364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.14/1,033.66 = 364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.14x = 1,033.66 × 364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.14x = 376,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,965.47/689.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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