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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.57, 1,035.26 and 632.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.57, 1,035.26 and 632.26 is: 949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.57 : 1,035.26 = 632.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.57/1,035.26 = 632.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.57x = 1,035.26 × 632.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.57x = 654,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,553.49/689.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.22

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