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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.31, 1,034.10 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.31, 1,034.10 and 381.51 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.31 : 1,034.10 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.31/1,034.10 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.31x = 1,034.10 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.31x = 394,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,519.49/689.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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