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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.22, 1,033.62 and 364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.22, 1,033.62 and 364.41 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.22 : 1,033.62 = 364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.22/1,033.62 = 364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.22x = 1,033.62 × 364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.22x = 376,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,654.47/689.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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