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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.39, 1,031.68 and 564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.39, 1,031.68 and 564.54 is: 844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.39 : 1,031.68 = 564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.39/1,031.68 = 564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.39x = 1,031.68 × 564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.39x = 582,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,424.63/689.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.84

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