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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.56, 1,033.98 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.56, 1,033.98 and 365.20 is: 547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.56 : 1,033.98 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.56/1,033.98 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.56x = 1,033.98 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.56x = 377,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,609.50/689.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.61

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