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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.21, 1,034.12 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.21, 1,034.12 and 364.50 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.21 : 1,034.12 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.21/1,034.12 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.21x = 1,034.12 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.21x = 376,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,935.60/689.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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