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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.44, 1,033.89 and 278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.44, 1,033.89 and 278.77 is: 418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.44 : 1,033.89 = 278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.44/1,033.89 = 278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.44x = 1,033.89 × 278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.44x = 288,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,217.52/689.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.05

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