Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.52, 1,032.52 and 669
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 689.52, 1,032.52 and 669 is: 1,001.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
689.52 : 1,032.52 = 669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
689.52/1,032.52 = 669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
689.52x = 1,032.52 × 669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
689.52x = 690,755.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,755.88/689.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,001.79
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