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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.54, 1,033.08 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.54, 1,033.08 and 364.18 is: 545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.54 : 1,033.08 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.54/1,033.08 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.54x = 1,033.08 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.54x = 376,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,227.07/689.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.62

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