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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.16, 951.71 and 590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.16, 951.71 and 590.34 is: 815.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.16 : 951.71 = 590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.16/951.71 = 590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.16x = 951.71 × 590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.16x = 561,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,829.53/689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.24

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