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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.50, 1,026.14 and 674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.50, 1,026.14 and 674.11 is: 1,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.50 : 1,026.14 = 674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.50/1,026.14 = 674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.50x = 1,026.14 × 674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.50x = 691,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,731.24/689.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.24

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