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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.15, 1,033.59 and 400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.15, 1,033.59 and 400.25 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.15 : 1,033.59 = 400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.15/1,033.59 = 400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.15x = 1,033.59 × 400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.15x = 413,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,694.40/689.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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