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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.49, 1,034.40 and 364.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.49, 1,034.40 and 364.79 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.49 : 1,034.40 = 364.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.49/1,034.40 = 364.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.49x = 1,034.40 × 364.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.49x = 377,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,333.60/689.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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