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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.47, 1,033.99 and 364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.47, 1,033.99 and 364.66 is: 546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.47 : 1,033.99 = 364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.47/1,033.99 = 364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.47x = 1,033.99 × 364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.47x = 377,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,047.80/689.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.87

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