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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.40, 1,034.24 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.40, 1,034.24 and 400.50 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.40 : 1,034.24 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.40/1,034.24 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.40x = 1,034.24 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.40x = 414,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,211.12/689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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