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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.25, 1,034.07 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.25, 1,034.07 and 278.30 is: 417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.25 : 1,034.07 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.25/1,034.07 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.25x = 1,034.07 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.25x = 287,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,776.51/689.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.52

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