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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.20, 1,033.90 and 428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.20, 1,033.90 and 428.99 is: 643.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.20 : 1,033.90 = 428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.20/1,033.90 = 428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.20x = 1,033.90 × 428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.20x = 443,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,526.52/689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.54

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