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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.53, 1,033.78 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.53, 1,033.78 and 415.56 is: 623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.53 : 1,033.78 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.53/1,033.78 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.53x = 1,033.78 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.53x = 429,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,601.23/689.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.04

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