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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.34, 1,032.24 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.34, 1,032.24 and 363.98 is: 545.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.34 : 1,032.24 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.34/1,032.24 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.34x = 1,032.24 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.34x = 375,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,714.72/689.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.04

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