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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.41, 1,034.35 and 278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.41, 1,034.35 and 278.33 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.41 : 1,034.35 = 278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.41/1,034.35 = 278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.41x = 1,034.35 × 278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.41x = 287,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,888.46/689.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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