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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.58, 1,032.52 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.58, 1,032.52 and 415.28 is: 621.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.58 : 1,032.52 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.58/1,032.52 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.58x = 1,032.52 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.58x = 428,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,784.91/689.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.81

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