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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.25, 1,033.76 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.25, 1,033.76 and 278.28 is: 417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.25 : 1,033.76 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.25/1,033.76 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.25x = 1,033.76 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.25x = 287,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,673.34/689.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.37

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