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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.39, 1,033.70 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.39, 1,033.70 and 227.05 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.39 : 1,033.70 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.39/1,033.70 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.39x = 1,033.70 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.39x = 234,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,699.14/689.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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