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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.53, 1,034.68 and 535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.53, 1,034.68 and 535.76 is: 803.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.53 : 1,034.68 = 535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.53/1,034.68 = 535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.53x = 1,034.68 × 535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.53x = 554,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,341.40/689.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.94

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