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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.57, 1,035.59 and 430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.57, 1,035.59 and 430.07 is: 645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.57 : 1,035.59 = 430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.57/1,035.59 = 430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.57x = 1,035.59 × 430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.57x = 445,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,377.27/689.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.88

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