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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.43, 1,032.76 and 414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.43, 1,032.76 and 414.69 is: 621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.43 : 1,032.76 = 414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.43/1,032.76 = 414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.43x = 1,032.76 × 414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.43x = 428,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,275.24/689.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.20

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