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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.58, 1,032.99 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.58, 1,032.99 and 415.52 is: 622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.58 : 1,032.99 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.58/1,032.99 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.58x = 1,032.99 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.58x = 429,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,228.00/689.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.45

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