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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.55, 1,034.01 and 380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.55, 1,034.01 and 380.67 is: 570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.55 : 1,034.01 = 380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.55/1,034.01 = 380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.55x = 1,034.01 × 380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.55x = 393,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,616.59/689.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.83

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