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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.18, 1,032.41 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.18, 1,032.41 and 414.45 is: 620.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.18 : 1,032.41 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.18/1,032.41 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.18x = 1,032.41 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.18x = 427,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,883.36/689.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.86

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