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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.28, 1,032.30 and 552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.28, 1,032.30 and 552.45 is: 827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.28 : 1,032.30 = 552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.28/1,032.30 = 552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.28x = 1,032.30 × 552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.28x = 570,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,294.14/689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.38

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