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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.28, 1,033.92 and 647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.28, 1,033.92 and 647.04 is: 970.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.28 : 1,033.92 = 647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.28/1,033.92 = 647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.28x = 1,033.92 × 647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.28x = 668,987.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,987.60/689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.56

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