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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.16, 1,033.38 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.16, 1,033.38 and 364.44 is: 546.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.16 : 1,033.38 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.16/1,033.38 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.16x = 1,033.38 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.16x = 376,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,605.01/689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.47

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