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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.52, 1,039.30 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.52, 1,039.30 and 619.08 is: 933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.52 : 1,039.30 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.52/1,039.30 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.52x = 1,039.30 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.52x = 643,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,409.84/689.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.13

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