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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.26, 1,033.90 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.26, 1,033.90 and 176.26 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.26 : 1,033.90 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.26/1,033.90 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.26x = 1,033.90 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.26x = 182,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,235.21/689.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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