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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.23, 1,032.97 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.23, 1,032.97 and 342.69 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.23 : 1,032.97 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.23/1,032.97 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.23x = 1,032.97 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.23x = 353,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,988.49/689.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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