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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.24, 1,034.22 and 278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.24, 1,034.22 and 278.68 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.24 : 1,034.22 = 278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.24/1,034.22 = 278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.24x = 1,034.22 × 278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.24x = 288,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,216.43/689.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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