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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.17, 1,034.08 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.17, 1,034.08 and 278.30 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.17 : 1,034.08 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.17/1,034.08 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.17x = 1,034.08 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.17x = 287,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,778.60/689.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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