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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.15, 1,034.40 and 381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.15, 1,034.40 and 381.14 is: 572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.15 : 1,034.40 = 381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.15/1,034.40 = 381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.15x = 1,034.40 × 381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.15x = 394,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,246.04/689.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.08

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