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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.31, 951.17 and 578.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.31, 951.17 and 578.61 is: 798.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.31 : 951.17 = 578.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.31/951.17 = 578.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.31x = 951.17 × 578.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.31x = 550,353.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,353.58/689.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.41

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