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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.19, 1,033.92 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.19, 1,033.92 and 342.51 is: 513.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.19 : 1,033.92 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.19/1,033.92 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.19x = 1,033.92 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.19x = 354,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,127.94/689.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.83

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