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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.52, 1,033.12 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.52, 1,033.12 and 664 is: 994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.52 : 1,033.12 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.52/1,033.12 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.52x = 1,033.12 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.52x = 685,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,991.68/689.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.88

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