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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.40, 1,034.04 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.40, 1,034.04 and 554.04 is: 831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.40 : 1,034.04 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.40/1,034.04 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.40x = 1,034.04 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.40x = 572,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,899.52/689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.01

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