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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.60, 1,032.84 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.60, 1,032.84 and 535.04 is: 801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.60 : 1,032.84 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.60/1,032.84 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.60x = 1,032.84 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.60x = 552,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,610.71/689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.35

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