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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.56, 1,029.88 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.56, 1,029.88 and 624.43 is: 932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.56 : 1,029.88 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.56/1,029.88 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.56x = 1,029.88 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.56x = 643,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,087.97/689.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.61

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