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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.49, 1,033.41 and 612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.49, 1,033.41 and 612.60 is: 918.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.49 : 1,033.41 = 612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.49/1,033.41 = 612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.49x = 1,033.41 × 612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.49x = 633,066.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,066.97/689.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.17

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