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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.26, 1,034.42 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.26, 1,034.42 and 400.90 is: 601.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.26 : 1,034.42 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.26/1,034.42 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.26x = 1,034.42 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.26x = 414,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,698.98/689.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.66

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