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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.18, 1,033.23 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.18, 1,033.23 and 364.37 is: 546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.18 : 1,033.23 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.18/1,033.23 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.18x = 1,033.23 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.18x = 376,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,478.02/689.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.27

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