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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.52, 1,034.24 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.52, 1,034.24 and 176.52 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.52 : 1,034.24 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.52/1,034.24 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.52x = 1,034.24 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.52x = 182,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,564.04/689.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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