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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.46, 1,033.92 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.46, 1,033.92 and 381.24 is: 571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.46 : 1,033.92 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.46/1,033.92 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.46x = 1,033.92 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.46x = 394,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,171.66/689.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.71

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