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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.52, 1,032.96 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.52, 1,032.96 and 610.20 is: 914.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.52 : 1,032.96 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.52/1,032.96 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.52x = 1,032.96 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.52x = 630,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,312.19/689.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.13

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