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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.15, 1,033.48 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.15, 1,033.48 and 364.34 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.15 : 1,033.48 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.15/1,033.48 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.15x = 1,033.48 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.15x = 376,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,538.10/689.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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