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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.28, 1,034.18 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.28, 1,034.18 and 415.56 is: 623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.28 : 1,034.18 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.28/1,034.18 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.28x = 1,034.18 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.28x = 429,763.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,763.84/689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.50

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