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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.36, 1,034.28 and 428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.36, 1,034.28 and 428.99 is: 643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.36 : 1,034.28 = 428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.36/1,034.28 = 428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.36x = 1,034.28 × 428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.36x = 443,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,690.61/689.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.63

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