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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.37, 1,034.25 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.37, 1,034.25 and 278.49 is: 417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.37 : 1,034.25 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.37/1,034.25 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.37x = 1,034.25 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.37x = 288,028.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,028.28/689.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.81

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